In 11th-century Persia, a surgeon's apprentice disguises himself as a Jew to study at a school that does not admit Christians.In 11th-century Persia, a surgeon's apprentice disguises himself as a Jew to study at a school that does not admit Christians.In 11th-century Persia, a surgeon's apprentice disguises himself as a Jew to study at a school that does not admit Christians.
- Awards
- 5 nominations total
Makram Khoury
- Imam
- (as Makram J. Khoury)
Adam Thomas Wright
- Rob Cole (10 Years)
- (as Adam Wright)
Mohamen Mehdi Ouazanni
- Mirdin's Father
- (as Mehdi Ouazzani)
Fatima Herandi Raouya
- Mirdin's Mother
- (as Fatima Harrandi)
Storyline
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- TriviaIn the West, Ibn Sinna is referred to as Avicenna. He is renowned as a foundational figure in the history of medicine.
- GoofsMuslims never gave "sajda" (bending with their head down on ground) in front of their kings/shah. At most they bend a little while standing.
- Alternate versionsGerman TV version runs approx. 30 minutes longer.
- SoundtracksAmor es Aquella Cosa
Lyrics by Schirin Partowi
Music Composed by Ingo Frenzel and Schirin Partowi
Performed by Schirin Partowi
Orchestra: Deutsches Filmorchester Babelsberg
Featured review
a beautiful novel. a great cast. splendid music. more than a good adaptation or remarkable work, it is an useful message about basic values of society. a film about tolerance as fruit of courage, about love and friendship as results of sacrifice. about vocation. all in seductive package. Ben Kingsley as Avicenna, Olivier Martinez as the shah, Tom Payne as lead actor are pillars of a wise, touching, subtle show.and they are not the only - the flavor of Arabian Nights is, in same measure, admirable ingredient. more than a film, it is a sort of delight. and a lesson out of didacticism laws. that fact is fundamental. for viewer. and for understand the delicate axis behind its beauty.
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- Also known as
- Tabib: Ibn Sino shogirdi
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- Budget
- $36,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $57,284,237
- Runtime2 hours 35 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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