1001 Nights (1990)
Original title: Les 1001 nuits
1001 Nights is a 1990 French-language fantasy movie directed by Philippe de Broca, with a running time of 1h 38m. It stars Catherine Zeta-Jones, Gérard Jugnot and Thierry Lhermitte.
Sheherazade has been married to a ruler who wants many wives, but only one at a time. Consequently, as soon as he has bedded them, he has them put to death. In most retellings, the girl staves off this unfortunate conclusion by putting off the connubial event for a thousand and one nights, telling irresistible stories instead. In this one, she gets hold of a magic lamp.
Quick answers
What is 1001 Nights about?
Sheherazade has been married to a ruler who wants many wives, but only one at a time. Consequently, as soon as he has bedded them, he has them put to death. In most retellings, the girl staves off this unfortunate conclusion by putting off the connubial event for a thousand and one nights, telling irresistible stories instead. In this one, she gets hold of a magic lamp.
When was 1001 Nights released?
1001 Nights was released on 11 April 1990.
How long is 1001 Nights?
1001 Nights runs 1h 38m.
Who made 1001 Nights?
1001 Nights was directed by Philippe de Broca.