Ismael: The Last Guardian of an Ancient Library
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Sinopsis
Over 500 years ago, driven out by the Spanish Inquisition, Ismael DiadiƩ's ancestors left Al-Andalus for Timbuktu. In 2012, Ansar al Din salafist fighters and their al Qaeda allies threatened to destroy the 500-year-old ancient Islamic library belonging to DiadiƩ and his ancestors, which they had hoped to preserve at all costs. Desperate to save the manuscripts, DiadiƩ returns to Granada...
Sinopsis
Over 500 years ago, driven out by the Spanish Inquisition, Ismael DiadiƩ's ancestors left Al-Andalus for Timbuktu. In 2012, Ansar al Din salafist fighters and their al Qaeda allies threatened to destroy the 500-year-old ancient Islamic library belonging to DiadiƩ and his ancestors, which they had hoped to preserve at all costs. Desperate to save the manuscripts, DiadiƩ returns to Granada...
Editor's Take
From start to finish, 'Ismael: The Last Guardian of an Ancient Library' is a captivating experience. The compelling performances and masterful direction make it an instant classic.
