International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam

The Dream of Shahrazad

François Verster, South Africa / Egypt / France / The Netherlands, HDcam, 90'

Logline

The Dream of Sharazad is a feature-length documentary film that explores recent political events in Egypt, Turkey and Lebanon through the lens of the famous story collection The 1001 (or "Arabian") Nights.

Project information

Status:	rough cut stage
Title:	The Dream of Shahrazad
Country:	Egypt, The Netherlands, South Africa, France

Credits

Director
François Verster
Production
François Verster for Undercurrent Film & Television
Co-Production
Neil Brandt for Fireworx Media
Wael Omar for Middlewest Films
Fleur Knopperts for Volya Films
Lucas Rosant for MANDRA Films
Distribution
Heather Millard for Spier Films

Selected for

Forum Online 2011
IDFA Forum 2012
IDFA Bertha Fund 2010

Quick Search

Genre: Art / Music / Culture
Genre: Human Interest / Social Issues
Genre: Politics / Society
Genre: Experimental
Country of Production: Egypt
Country of Production: France
Country of Production: Netherlands, The
Country of Production: South Africa
Length: more than 60
IDFA Forum category: Work in Progress Screening

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