The Traditional world of Islam: the inner life

United Kingdom, 1976

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Explores the inner life, the mystical path within Islam known as Sufism and the role it has played with the civilization. This film is part of a series which examines various aspects of Islamic civilization. Suitable for upper primary and secondary levels.

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Credits

director

Stephen Cross

co-producer

Paul Keeler

Stephen Cross

production company

Stephen Cross Ltd

Duration

00:28:05:00

Production places
United Kingdom
Production dates
1976

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

505616

Language

English

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Religion and culture

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Philosophy and religion

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Religion and culture

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Spirituality

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Educational films

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Spirituality

History → Civilization

History → Islam - History

Short films

Short films → Short films - Great Britain

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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