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
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
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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