The Dream of Shahrazad

Directed by Francois Verster

This unique music-led film looks at recent political events in Egypt, Turkey and Lebanon through the lens of the famous story collection known as One Thousand and One Nights. It is films before and after the Arab Spring and weaves together a web of music, politics and storytelling to explore the ways in which creativity and political articulation coincide in response to oppression. This is an impassioned and creatively curated documentary offers a new and fascinating take on the Arab Spring.

Duration:
107 minutes

Languages:
Arabic, English and Turkish

Subtitles:
Partial English

Country of origin:
Egypt, France, Jordan, Netherlands and South Africa

Year of production:
2014