The Dream of Shahrazad
Oct 01, 2014 · 1h 50m
Director
Francois VersterOverview
Weaving together music, politics and storytelling, THE DREAM OF SHAHRAZAD explores recent social and political events in Egypt, Turkey and Lebanon through the metaphor of THE 1001 NIGHTS, and looks at the ways in which creativity and political articulation coincide in response to oppression. Drawing on Shahrazad, the princess who saves lives by telling stories, a youth orchestra conductor, a Cairean storytelling troupe, a troubled Lebanese actress and various others all put art to new political use.
Cast of The Dream of Shahrazad
Crew of The Dream of Shahrazad
About The Dream of Shahrazad
What is The Dream of Shahrazad about?
Weaving together music, politics and storytelling, THE DREAM OF SHAHRAZAD explores recent social and political events in Egypt, Turkey and Lebanon through the metaphor of THE 1001 NIGHTS, and looks at the ways in which creativity and political articulation coincide in response to oppression. Drawing on Shahrazad, the princess who saves lives by telling stories, a youth orchestra conductor, a…
When was The Dream of Shahrazad released?
The Dream of Shahrazad was released on October 1, 2014.
How long is The Dream of Shahrazad?
The Dream of Shahrazad runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
Who directed The Dream of Shahrazad?
The Dream of Shahrazad was directed by Francois Verster.
Who is in the cast of The Dream of Shahrazad?
The cast of The Dream of Shahrazad includes Maryam Saleh.