Where are the Islamic animated movies?
Recent animated epics from the Middle East have shown the potential of films based on Islamic stories but the lack of investment and talent are hindering growth of this promising sector.
FACT: Only two animated feature films based on Islamic history and culture were released in the last five years.
The Journey, produced by Japan’s Toei Animation and Saudi Arabia’s Manga Productions and released in June 2021, tells the story of Aws and the people of Mecca, who are forced to take up arms to liberate themselves and their city from enslavement.
The movie tapped into a new domain, fusing the Saudi and Japanese cultures to create the first-ever Arabic anime feature.
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