The Travels of Ibn Jubayr
Synopsis
A short film reimagines the 12th-century pilgrimage of one of history’s greatest explorers. Inspired an 800-year-old Andalusian text that describes the titular traveler’s pilgrimage to Mecca (1183 - 1185), The Travels of Ibn Jubayr blends incisive wit with richly textured imagery to illuminate the political, social, and cultural landscapes of the medieval Islamic world and their echoes today. The creative team includes Cannes-nominated director Alaa Eddine Aljem, writer Bane Fakih, award-winning cinematographer Amine Messadi, and composer Maurice Louca.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 26, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$273K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alaa Eddine Aljem
- Screenplay & Story
- Bane Fakih
- Original Score
- Maurice Louca
- Original Title
- The Travels of Ibn Jubayr
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Budget
- $273K
- Production Studios
- Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alaa Eddine Aljem
Bane Fakih
Maurice Louca
Mohannad Ghawanmeh
Department Leadership Roster
Alaa Eddine Aljem
Director
Bane Fakih
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Travels of Ibn Jubayr
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What is The Travels of Ibn Jubayr about?
A short film reimagines the 12th-century pilgrimage of one of history’s greatest explorers. Inspired an 800-year-old Andalusian text that describes the titular traveler’s pilgrimage to Mecca (1183 - 1185), The Travels of Ibn Jubayr blends incisive wit with richly textured imagery to illuminate the political, social, and cultural landscapes of the medieval Islamic world and their echoes today. The creative team includes Cannes-nominated director Alaa Eddine Aljem, writer Bane Fakih, award-winning cinematographer Amine Messadi, and composer Maurice Louca.
Who directed The Travels of Ibn Jubayr?
The Travels of Ibn Jubayr was directed by Alaa Eddine Aljem.
Who stars in The Travels of Ibn Jubayr?
The principal cast of The Travels of Ibn Jubayr includes Majd Mastoura, Younes Naouar.
When was The Travels of Ibn Jubayr released and how long is it?
The Travels of Ibn Jubayr was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Travels of Ibn Jubayr?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Travels of Ibn Jubayr was composed by Maurice Louca.