In 11th-century Persia, a surgeon's apprentice disguises himself as a Jew to study at a school that does not admit Christians.In 11th-century Persia, a surgeon's apprentice disguises himself as a Jew to study at a school that does not admit Christians.In 11th-century Persia, a surgeon's apprentice disguises himself as a Jew to study at a school that does not admit Christians.
- Awards
- 5 nominations
Makram Khoury
- Imam
- (as Makram J. Khoury)
Adam Thomas Wright
- Rob Cole (10 Years)
- (as Adam Wright)
Mohamen Mehdi Ouazanni
- Mirdin's Father
- (as Mehdi Ouazzani)
Fatima Herandi Raouya
- Mirdin's Mother
- (as Fatima Harrandi)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaIn the West, Ibn Sinna is referred to as Avicenna. He is renowned as a foundational figure in the history of medicine.
- GoofsMuslims never gave "sajda" (bending with their head down on ground) in front of their kings/shah. At most they bend a little while standing.
- Alternate versionsGerman TV version runs approx. 30 minutes longer.
- SoundtracksAmor es Aquella Cosa
Lyrics by Schirin Partowi
Music Composed by Ingo Frenzel and Schirin Partowi
Performed by Schirin Partowi
Orchestra: Deutsches Filmorchester Babelsberg
Featured review
Well shot and acted, not very true to the original story.
While this movie is well acted and beautifully shot, there are so many departures from the original story that I couldn't help feeling a little let down. It's true that to include everything written by Noah Gordon would require a mini-series (which would have been a good idea) , there are a number of things that gave the story more depth that could easily have been included. An accurate account of where Rob J Cole was born would have been a good start.
Despite these omissions The Physician is still a good watch.
For those who question the truth of this title, it's fiction, total fiction.
Despite these omissions The Physician is still a good watch.
For those who question the truth of this title, it's fiction, total fiction.
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- alchemist-714-680589
- Aug 23, 2015
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official site
- Languages
- Also known as
- Tabib: Ibn Sino shogirdi
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $36,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $57,284,237
- Runtime2 hours 35 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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