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Circling the House of God
0.0 / 10• 2009• 37m•NR• English
DocumentaryFamilyHistory
Storyline
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.
What People Are Saying
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“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Ovidio Salazar's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
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“Every frame feels alive. Circling the House of God is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
