Most people don’t know that I studied physics before starting my acting career so honouring the scientist Ibn al-Haytham, the Arab grandfather of the camera obscura - the device that forms the basis of photography and cinematography - is of personal interest to me. Speaking earlier this year, Omar Sharif said: Omar Sharif takes the lead role in the short film that brings to life the story of Ibn al-Haytham’s quest to discover the nature of light and vision. The partly animated storyline is intertwined with a live-action backstory starring Sharif, who guides in the quest of discovering Ibn al-Haytham’s journey to understand how we see, and the principles of light and optical theories. 1001 Inventions dedicates this film in his honour.” Sharif came out of retirement specifically to do this film as he strongly believed it would help educate children all over the world about the origins of the scientific method, light science and the camera obscura. He worked tirelessly, despite the onset of his failing memory, to honour 11th century Arab scientist Ibn al-Haytham. Working with Omar Sharif was an honour to all who worked on the production of the film. We were very saddened by the news of the legendary actor’s death. Sharif’s leading role in the educational shoce.Īhmed Salim, Producer and Director of the film said: Legendary Oscar-nominated actor Omar Sharif, who died on Friday 10 July 2015 in a Cairo hospital following a heart attack, still has one more film to be released later this year.īritish organisation 1001 Inventions is producing a short film that will be the last film for the late actor. Sharif’s leading role in the educational short film “1001 Inventions and the World of Ibn Al-Haytham” was his final performance. Actor Omar Sharif’s final film “1001 Inventions and the World of Ibn Al-Haytham” has been dedicated to his legacy.Legendary Oscar-nominated actor Omar Sharif, who died on Friday 10 July 2015 in a Cairo hospital following a heart attack, still has one more film to be released later this year.British organisation 1001 Inventions is producing a short film that will be the last film for the late actor.
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