The Dream of Shahrazad

The Dream of Shahrazad (2014)

Life begins with a story...

Summary

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.

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Writing Francois Verster Writer
Crew Francois Verster Cinematography
Production Michael Auret Executive Producer
Sound Peter Coyte Music
Editing Francois Verster Editor
Directing Francois Verster Director