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Cities of Light: The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain (2007): Cast

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Cities of Light: The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain is a 2007 documentary directed by Robert H. Gardner, starring Sam Mercurio as Narrator, Arturas Nemanis and Roman Grigaravicius. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes.

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Cities of Light: The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain (2007) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 55m (115 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Cities of Light: The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain About?

The premise of Cities of Light: The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain without spoilers.

More than a millennium ago the sun‑lit lands of southern Spain were a vibrant crossroads where Muslims, Christians and Jews coexisted, sharing knowledge and weaving a flourishing culture. The film traces the rise of Al‑Andalus, its achievements in science, art and philosophy, and the political tensions that eventually led to its decline and the Reconquista.

Cities of Light: The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • arab
  • arabic history
  • arab culture
  • reference to muhammad
  • reference to mecca
  • reference to arabia
  • umayyad caliphate
  • visigoth
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Cast & crew

Cities of Light: The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain Cast & Characters

Sam Mercurio leads the cast as Narrator, with Arturas Nemanis as Attila and Roman Grigaravicius as Avidius Casus. Directed by Robert H. Gardner.

From the director

More from Robert H. Gardner

More films directed by Robert H. Gardner: Enemy of the Reich: The Noor Inayat Khan Story, Islamic Art: Mirror of the Invisible World and The Plague.

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Cities of Light: The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain Also Known As

Also known as “Las Ciudades de la Luz en la España Islámica”.

Also known as
  • Las Ciudades de la Luz en la España Islámica

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Cities of Light: The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Cities of Light: The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Cities of Light: The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain?

Cities of Light: The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

When was Cities of Light: The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain released?

Cities of Light: The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain was released in 2007.

Who directed Cities of Light: The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain?

Cities of Light: The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain was directed by Robert H. Gardner.

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Who is in the cast of Cities of Light: The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain?

Cities of Light: The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain stars Sam Mercurio as Narrator, Arturas Nemanis as Attila and Roman Grigaravicius as Avidius Casus.

Does Cities of Light: The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain have a post-credit scene?

No. Cities of Light: The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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