Shéhérazade (1963)
- Directed by
- Pierre Gaspard-Huit
- Genre
- drama film, comedy film, adventure film
- Country
- France, Italy, Spain
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Rating
- 7.5 of 10 from 6 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
In this adventure film, the legendary storyteller Scheherazade navigates danger and romance in a fantastical version of the Middle East. She uses her wits to survive palace intrigue and a cruel sultan.
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What happens
Shéhérazade or Scorching Sands is a 1963 French adventure film directed by Pierre Gaspard-Huit and starring Anna Karina as the title character. The cast also featured Gérard Barray, António Vilar and Giuliano Gemma The film is loosely based on the One Thousand and One Nights. The film's sets and costumes were designed by the art director Georges Wakhévitch. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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