5 stories
دَرْسُ الاِسْتِفْهَامِ | The Lesson of Interrogation
A philosopher in medieval Cordoba learns the grammar of questions through الاستفهام, as she seeks answers in the eyes of a mysterious debater.
دَرْسُ المَصْدَرِ | The Lesson of the Verbal Noun
A philosopher in medieval Qayrawan learns the grammar of action essence through المصدر, as she seeks the origin of love itself.
دَرْسُ لَا النَّافِيَةِ لِلْجِنْسِ | The Lesson of Lā of Generic Negation
A philosopher in medieval Rayy learns the grammar of absolute negation through لا النافية للجنس, as she discovers that some truths deny all exceptions.
Souk Ahras Soul
Leila runs a pottery workshop in Saint Augustine's birthplace. When philosopher Gabriel arrives tracing Augustine's origins, she shapes his understanding of faith and flesh. 'El roh tetshakkel' (الروح تتشكّل) - The soul takes form.
Tipaza Time
Yamina sells fresh sardines at Tipaza's beach. When philosopher Alain arrives reading Camus where Camus wrote, she shows him that absurdity tastes better with fish. 'El samak ma yet'falsef' (السمك ما يتفلسف) - Fish don't philosophize.