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

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.

intimateeducationalreverentobservationalmeditativeawe-inspiringpersonal

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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