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Release Year2012
Runtime1 Season
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes1
Director—
Writers—
TypeWeb Series
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast3 credited
Also Known AsEast To West
About East To West
This six-part series tells the story of the birth and flourishing of civilisation in the Middle East and its huge influence on the West. From the foundation of science, monotheism, commerce, justice, civil rights and artistic expression - look Eastward. The series contends that history that starts from an ancient Greek perspective distorts the true path of civilisation. For crucial phases in world history, the political, economic and cultural centre was the Middle East.
Directed by —, East To West leans on a strong ensemble — Khalid Abdalla, Bettany Hughes, Klaus Schmidt — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2012.
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