(TELEVISION)
Oscar winning actor Sir Ben Kingsley illuminates this multi-award winning magical adventure. Sir Ben takes on the role of a mysterious and cantankerous librarian who takes a group of school children on an enlightening journey to meet pioneering scientists and engineers from the history of Muslim civilization. The librarian is then revealed to be 12th century engineering genius Al-Jazari.
Director: Alan Deakins
Producer: Andrew Hardwick
Featuring: Sir Ben Kingsley
Production Co: The Edge Picture Company
Awards: 21 major awards inc Cannes Golden Dolphin, Grand Winner New York Festivals, Gold IVCA
Position: First Assistant Director