Arabian Nights (2015 film)
A three-part Portuguese drama based on One Thousand and One Nights.
Miguel Gomes co-wrote and directed the 2015 three-part drama Arabian Nights (As Mil e uma Noites), inspired by One Thousand and One Nights. The film consists of three volumes, each roughly two hours long: The Restless One, The Desolate One, and The Enchanted One. It debuted on 16 May 2015 at the 68th Cannes Film Festival in the Directors' Fortnight program.
Quick Facts
- Director
- Miguel Gomes
- Screenplay
- Telmo Churro
- Miguel Gomes
- Mariana Ricardo
- Based on
- One Thousand and One Nights
- Producer
- Luís Urbano
- Starring
- Crista Alfaiate
- Dinarte Branco, pt
- Carloto Cotta
- Adriano Luz
- Rogério Samora
- Maria Rueff
- Cristina Carvalhal
- Cinematography
- Sayombhu Mukdeeprom
- Editing
- Telmo Churro
- Music
- Mariana Ricardo
Facts from the source article.
Release
The three parts of Arabian Nights debuted at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival, with Volume 1: The Restless One on May 16, Volume 2: The Desolate One on May 18, and Volume 3: The Enchanted One on May 20. Their French theatrical releases followed on June 24, July 29, and August 26, respectively. Critics responded favorably to the trilogy. On Rotten Tomatoes, Volume 1 earned a 97% approval from 35 reviews, averaging 8/10, with the site noting it as a "vibrant twist" and "colorful ode to Portugal." Volume 2 scored a perfect 100% from 17 reviews, averaging 8.1/10, while Volume 3 received 88% from 25 reviews, averaging 7.1/10. On Metacritic, Volume 1 rated 80 out of 100 from 10 critics, Volume 2 rated 81 out of 100 from 9 critics (described as "universal acclaim"), and Volume 3 rated 80 out of 100 from 10 critics, all indicating generally favorable reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who stars in Arabian Nights (2015 film)?
Arabian Nights stars Crista Alfaiate, Dinarte Branco, pt, Carloto Cotta, Adriano Luz, Rogério Samora, Maria Rueff and Cristina Carvalhal.
Who composed the music for Arabian Nights (2015 film)?
The music for Arabian Nights was composed by Mariana Ricardo.
Who wrote Arabian Nights (2015 film)?
Arabian Nights was written by Telmo Churro, Miguel Gomes and Mariana Ricardo.
How long is Arabian Nights (2015 film)?
Arabian Nights has a running time of 383 minutes.
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