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From Marrakech to Grenada :
the Almohades


a film by
Hassan CHATTI
(22', 1984)

On the trail of the Almohades, from the cradle of the dynasty, Tinmel, to the capital of their empire, Marrakech, and as far as Seville where a single minaret recalls the great King and conqueror Yaqub el Mansour, one will grasp the characteristics of the Almohade style as exemplified by the Tinmel mosque, The Kutubiya and the Giralda.

Bearing in mind that the empire disintegrated in 1269, one will follow their descendants up to the ultimate achievement of Hispano-Mauresque civilisation : The Alhambra palace, whose splendour induces wistfulness and nostalgic dreams.

Written and directed by: Hassan CHATTI
Length: 22'
Format: 35 mm with color, 16 mm with color and video
Production year: 1984
Coproduction: Saladin Productions
Distribution: Alif Productions

Available in French, Arabic and English versions