The Traditional world of Islam: nomad and city

United Kingdom, 1976

Film
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The nomads and the city dwellers - these are the two roles of Islamic civilization, and it is the tension existing between the two which has given to it an inner energy and capacity for self-renewal.

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Credits

co-producers/directors

Paul Keeler

Stephen Cross

Duration

00:27:50:00

Production places
United Kingdom
Production dates
1976

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

505619

Language

English

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → City and town life

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Nomads

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Religion and culture

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → City and town life

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

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

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Educational films

History → Civilization - History

History → Civilization, Modern - 20th century

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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