The film explores the story of Al-Hasan Ibn Al-Haytham, the Arab polymath who lived in Egypt during the 11th century and is regarded as one of history's foremost pioneers of optics. The work reviews his scientific journey and discoveries concerning light and vision, and how his research laid the first foundations for the invention of the camera through his groundbreaking concept of the "obscure chamber" (camera obscura).
Tuesday, 10 November 2026












