Circling the House of God (2009)

Circling the House of God

2009

Documentary Family History

Synopsis

Dr Martin Lings, a writer and scholar revered all over the world, performed the Hajj, or pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in 1948. Using unique archive material, he recollects his experiences along with his insight into its historical background. The original beauty and simplicity of the Hajj is brought to the viewer through the sheer presence and eloquence of Lings' narrative.

Credits

Director

Ovidio Salazar