La Jeunesse d'un génie

Yunost Geniya is a wonderful film about an ancient philosopher named Avicenne and his love for knowledge and wisdom.For making his story appear real,Russian director Elyer Ishmukhamedov takes us to ancient times when not much progress was made in the field of science.Most of the times there were ancient people who witnessed senseless killings and bloodshed as warring factions were interested in plundering.We are shown that during these troubled times how a young boy makes rapid progress in fields of astronomy and medicine despite a lot of fights around him.Youth of a genius is an important lesson of wisdom for all mankind as it talks of middle ages,fall of roman empire and renaissance. There are many elements of sacrifice as Avicenne loses his beloved ones as they are killed by his rivals.Elyer Ishmukhamedov shot this film in Uzbekistan as he wanted his film to remain true to its spirit of Arab lands of middle ages.This has been done by creating excellent sets of ancient palaces.There is also a genteel air of authenticity as numerous extras were cast to make battle scenes look real.

It's a very good film about youth of Avicenna (Ibn Sina) (980-1037). He was a philosopher, physician, and scientist. There are good eastern colouring scenes. For example, real-looking medical operations and true cruelty of warriors when they took the town.

My favorite scene is when the young man had bought a book without cover and he started to read in the book store at once. He had been seen by passing caliph who started him to examine about the content of that book. 'Who wrote this book?' - he said. 'The Aristotle, my master'. 'What is the higher state of form, boy?', 'The reason is the higher form of all forms' - Avicenna answered.

I guess this work will be good for young people which might to learn the selflessness for name of science.

Timur

P.S. I guess, there is no DVD copies of the film in any language. I've seen this film on TV.