Journey to Knowledge: Andalusia
Bilgiye Yolculuk: Endülüs
Sedat Benek · Türkiye · 2026
A documentary journey through Andalusia, following the paths where science, philosophy and cultures met.
Journey to Knowledge: Andalusia follows the trail of knowledge across Andalusia, from Córdoba to the cities where scholars, translators and travellers built one of history's great intellectual crossroads. Directed by geographer and documentarian Prof. Dr. Sedat Benek, the film traces how science, philosophy and cultural exchange travelled between civilisations, and what remains of that legacy in the landscapes and monuments of today.
Watch the trailer →Director — Sedat Benek
Born in Urfa, Prof. Dr. Sedat Benek studied Geography at Uludağ University (1994), completed his master's at Harran University (1998) and his doctorate at Ankara University (2005). He is a professor in the Department of Geography at Harran University, has led more than 30 regional, national and international projects and published around 90 works. Active in documentary filmmaking for over twenty years, he has directed, written and produced 11 short, medium-length and feature productions, including “Sınır Hikâyeleri” (2011), “Kevok” (2016), “Şakha” (2017), “Bir İnsan Bir Kent” (2019), “Göbeklitepe Sakinleri” (2020), “Harran Ekolü: El-Battânî” (2022), “Madak” (2022) and “Stratonikeia” (2026). He is the founder and general director of the Urfa Documentary Film Festival.
Awards & Festivals
- Award Winner — 7th Roshani International Film Festival (2026)
- Award Winner — İdeal International Film Festival (2026)
- Award Winner — Mumbai International Film Awards (2026)
- Award Winner — Rohip International Film Festival (2026)
- Award Winner — 1st Monthly Film Festival (2026)
- Finalist — Sweden Film Awards (2026)
- Finalist — Peshawar International Film Festival (2026)
- Finalist — Luleå International Film Festival (2026)
- Finalist — International Gordion Cultural Heritage and Archeofilm Festival (2026)
- Nominee — TwinCity International Film Festival (2026)
- Nominee — AltFF Alternative Film Festival (2026)
- Official Selection — SCINEMA International Science Film Festival (2026)
- Special Screening — 18th Istanbul International 1001 Documentary Film Festival (2026)
- Special Screening — 2nd Urfa Documentary Film Festival (2026)