Arabian Nights, The

Alternative title

Fiore Delle Mille e una Notte, Il

Synopsis

The final part of Pasolini’s ‘Trilogy of life’ series which also includes THE DECAMERON and THE CANTERBURY TALES. A dream-like, sensuous interpretation of the original folk tales. Locations in Yemen, Ethiopia, Iran and Nepal form a rich backdrop to the tales of slaves and kings, potions, betrayals, demons, love and lovemaking.

Language

English

Country

Italy

Medium

Video; Digital versatile disk. col. 125 min.

Year of production

1974

Availability

Sale; 2001 video sale: £15.99 (inclusive)

Subjects

Media studies

Keywords

cinema - Italy; folk tales

Credits

Director

Pier Paolo Pasolini

Producer

Alberto Grimaldi

Cast

Franco Merli
Ines Pellegrini
Luiginia Rocci
Ninetto Davoli

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Distributor

Name

BFI Video

Email

video.films@bfi.org.uk

Web

http://www.bfi.org.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7957 8957

Fax

020 7957 8968

Address

21 Stephen Street
London
W1T 1LN

 

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