Inside Mecca (2003)
- Directed by
- Anisa Mehdi
- Genre
- documentary film
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 56 min
- Rating
- 6.8 of 10 from 6 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
The documentary follows several pilgrims on the annual journey to Mecca. It shows their physical and mental preparation for the trip, the challenges they face along the way, and the spiritual feelings they have when they arrive.
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What happens
Inside Mecca is a 2003 National Geographic documentary film by Anisa Mehdi that offers an intimate documentation of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. Aside from providing insight regarding the universal principles of Islam, this production emphasizes the historical significance of Mecca to both the Muslim and non-Muslim population. Often constituting a journey of epic proportions, it follows several pilgrims throughout their trip, and highlight their physical and mental preparation, the strain induced by the journey itself, and the spiritual ecstasy experienced upon arrival. The film is narrated by American voice actor Keith David. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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