A Sage in Seclusion | Documentary and Talk

Join us in collaboration with Mevlana Institute for Literary and Philosophical Studies and Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences for the screening of ‘A Sage in Seclusion’ (Xəlvətdə qalmiş müdrik), a documentary on the life and philosophy of Seyid Yahya Bakuvi (1410–62)

Speakers:

• Introduction: Dr Professor Ilham Mammadzadeh, Director, Institute of Philosophy and Sociology, Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS). Online.

• Assoc. Prof. Zohra Aliyeva – Institute of Philosophy and Sociology, Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS) Seyyid Yahya Bakuvi: A Shared Spiritual Heritage of Humanity

• Dr. Neil Watson – Journalist and editor of English translations, Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA)

• Dr. Feride Seyyidova – Khazar University, Mavlana Institute for Literary and Philosophical Studies. Online. The Most Prolific Legacy: Ibrahim Gulshani Bardai

• Prof. Rashida Shikh – French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) Paris

A discussion and Q&A session will follow the screening. Don’t miss this remarkable opportunity to explore Bakuvi’s enduring legacy.

Synopsis:

‘A Sage In Seclusion’ (Xəlvətdə qalmiş müdrik) is a documentary exploring the life and intellectual legacy of the 15th-century Azerbaijani philosopher and prominent Sufi, Seyid Yahya Bakuvi. This unforgettable, remarkable and enigmatic film, introduced by Dr Zorah Aliyeva, Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS) and Sorbonne University examines his philosophical and mystical teachings, together with his role in developing the Khalwatiyya order. Viewers will be introduced to the spiritual and humanistic messages of his works, the historical context of his life, and his enduring relevance to the hectic contemporary world.