Blockbuster alert! The Institute of the Arab World is making the dream of all gamers come true by bringing to life the latest opus of the video game Assassin’s Creed. For once, you will not play the role of a bloodthirsty killer, member of a centuries-old oriental sect, but a simple visitor to ancient Baghdad. The flourishing world city, a civilizational crossroads under the Abbasid dynasty, therefore becomes the scene of your virtual adventures. Thanks to the hyperrealistic settings, sound effects and audio extracts taken from the video game, this hypnotic experience establishes a fascinating dialogue between fiction and reality. The most zealous players will recognize certain pieces of the game on the spot, such as a ruby-colored cup or these two pilgrims' gourds.

Did you know? Assassin’s Creed to the rescue of Notre-Dame de Paris? The realism of the saga is such that many fans thought after the terrible fire of 2019 that the video game could help with the reconstruction of the cathedral. If the result is more than stunning on screen, the developers have unfortunately allowed themselves some liberties with reality...