Another accomplishment of the Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan
The Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan received a gold award at the 10th Terres Travel Festival – Films & Creativity 2026, held in Spain.
The festival featured audiovisual projects from over 40 countries. The Tourism Service category award went to the film Whispers of Wisdom, starring British actor Ben Kingsley.
The Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan is a major initiative launched by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Its goal is to research, preserve, and showcase the scientific, spiritual, and cultural heritage of Islamic civilization to the world.
The gold award at the Terres Travel Festival signifies another international achievement for the Whispers of Wisdom. In 2026, it was a finalist at the New York Festivals and the Cannes Corporate Media and TV Awards, gained recognition at SILKFEST 26 in Belgrade, and ultimately received the Terres gold award in Spain. The film showcases Uzbekistan as a place of historical memory, science, culture, and enlightenment, emphasizing Islamic civilization’s role in shaping human thought.
The Terres Travel Festival highlights projects that demonstrate the tourism appeal of countries and regions, spark curiosity about their cultural heritage, and motivate international travelers. In this framework, Whispers of Wisdom portrays Uzbekistan not just as a travel spot, but also as a land of prominent scholars, thinkers, and innovations, where history, culture, science, and spiritual traditions come together.
This film offers a contemplative journey into Uzbekistan’s center of knowledge and cultural memory, rooted in the legacy of Islamic civilization. Through carefully composed visuals of archives, collections, and curated spaces, it reveals centuries of scholarship, science, art, and learning preserved across generations. The narrative invites viewers to discover Uzbekistan as a living repository of Islamic intellectual heritage that shapes culture, identity, and dialogue today.
Nazokat Usmonova, UzA
