Trailer
1340. Sultan Yusuf I undertook the construction of the Alhambra to reflect the splendor of his civilization. His vizier, poet and visionary Ibn al Khatib, participates in this colossal project. This docudrama traces the life of al Khatib, mastermind of the Nasrid dynasty, in 1300. We witness of the reconstruction of the kingdom of Granada through the construction of its epicentre of power, the Alhambra.
Other festival:
Festival de Valladolid, Spain
Festival de Valladolid, Spain
| Director | Isabel Fernández |
| Author | Isabel Fernández, Margarita Melgar |
| Production | Isabel Fernández, Carles Brugueras Brugueras |
In Partnership with
Session
• Centre Canadien d’Architecture
Sunday, march 19, 2023, 07:00 p.m. — 09:00 p.m.
Image tirée du film The Builders of the Alhambra // Image from the film The Builders of the Alhambra
Image tirée du film The Builders of the Alhambra // Image from the film The Builders of the Alhambra
Image tirée du film The Builders of the Alhambra // Image from the film The Builders of the Alhambra
The Builders of the Alhambra
Production
Isabel Fernández
Isabel Fernández is an independent film director, scriptwriter, and producer, from Barcelona. Her documentaries have been on NTR, SVT, YLE, ORF, RTVE, and TV3 among others. “His Father’s Son” received a Special Mention from the Jury at Prix Europa 2010. Her first feature documentary “Long Distance Runners” (2014) was awarded Best Direction at Aljazeera International Documentary Film Festival and Best Screenplay at Europe-Orient du Film Documentaire. Her short “The Neighbor” (2015) won the Public Liberties & Human Rights Award at AJIDFF. She focuses on films that explore the borders of documentary and fiction, to foster social change.
Biographical notes provided by the film production team
Biographical notes provided by the film production team
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