The film "Maʼrifat aks-sadosi" competes in the New York Festivals finals.
The documentary film series "Echo of Enlightenment," created by the Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan on the initiative of Shavkat Mirziyoyev, has advanced to the final stage of the prestigious international competition – New York Festivals TV & Film Awards 2026. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
The project also featured the world-famous actor and Oscar winner Ben Kingsley. This further enhanced the film's quality and its scientific and informational value.
In the final stage, the documentary film will compete for one of the bronze, silver, or gold awards. The winners will be announced at the Storytellers Gala ceremony on May 21, 2026.
The film extensively covers the rich intellectual and spiritual heritage of the Islamic world. The enormous contributions of great scholars from Central Asia – Khwarizmi, Al-Farghani, Ibn Sina, and other luminaries – to world civilization are detailed in the film.
Additionally, the heritage of the Timurid and Mughal periods, as well as other historical civilizations of the region, is deeply analyzed. Their influence on science, medicine, and philosophy is presented in a scientific and popular style.
The project materials have previously been presented to an international audience, and their broadcast on leading TV channels such as CNN, BBC, and Euronews has increased the project's global prestige. The New York Festivals TV & Film Awards are highly respected in the television and film industry.
It is distinguished by a strict selection system, a wide geography of participants, and strong competition. In previous years, projects from leading media companies such as BBC, National Geographic, and Netflix have been highly rated within this award framework.
The Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan is actively working in the international scientific and cultural arena. It successfully implements projects based on academic research, modern technologies, and global media communications.
This film is not only of scientific importance but also enhances the prestige of Uzbekistan in the national heritage and international film industry.
