1001 Nights (1990 film)
A fantasy film based on One Thousand and One Nights.
Les 1001 Nuits is a French-Italian fantasy film loosely based on the ancient Arabic legend One Thousand and One Nights. Directed by Philippe de Broca, it stars Catherine Zeta-Jones as Sheherazade, who marries a king that has each new wife killed at sunrise. The film is notable as Zeta-Jones's first film role.
Quick Facts
- Director
- Philippe de Broca
- Writer
- Philippe de Broca; Jérôme Tonnerre
- Starring
- Catherine Zeta-Jones
- Thierry Lhermitte
- Gérard Jugnot
- Stéphane Freiss
- Music
- Gabriel Yared
- Cinematography
- Jean Tournier
- Editing
- Henri Lanoë
- Distributor
- UGC Distribution
- Released
- 1990
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- The film was shot in France, Morocco, and Tunisia.
- In Paris, the film sold 29,340 tickets in its first week.
- In 2004, The Daily Telegraph stated the film was remembered mostly for 'its enjoyable nude scenes'.
Plot
In ancient Arabia, a caliph marries a different beautiful girl every morning and has her killed every night. One girl, Scheherazade, rebels by entertaining him with a fantastic story each night. Among these stories is the legend of Sinbad the sailor. When she runs out of stories, she invokes the Genie of the Lamp, who takes her to the modern world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who stars in 1001 Nights (1990 film)?
1001 Nights stars Catherine Zeta-Jones, Thierry Lhermitte, Gérard Jugnot and Stéphane Freiss.
When was 1001 Nights (1990 film) released?
1001 Nights was released in 1990.
Who composed the music for 1001 Nights (1990 film)?
The music for 1001 Nights was composed by Gabriel Yared.
Who wrote 1001 Nights (1990 film)?
1001 Nights was written by Philippe de Broca and Jérôme Tonnerre.
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