Alibaba
Synopsis
Based on the 'Arabian Nights', this film tells of the Baghdadi woodcutter Alibaba (M. Bose) and his magic 'Open Sesame' formula; of the hero's jealous brother Kasim and the slave girl Marjina (S. Bose). The film adapts the 1897 play, giving it a Hollywood-derived exotic flavour. An improvised 'modern' dance is inserted. The slow, mannered acting with the frontally framed tableau shots are enlivened by the dance scenes, especially the Marjina-Abdallah sequence.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Modhu Bose
- Original Title
- Alibaba
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Bengali
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Modhu Bose
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What is Alibaba about?
Based on the 'Arabian Nights', this film tells of the Baghdadi woodcutter Alibaba (M. Bose) and his magic 'Open Sesame' formula; of the hero's jealous brother Kasim and the slave girl Marjina (S. Bose). The film adapts the 1897 play, giving it a Hollywood-derived exotic flavour. An improvised 'modern' dance is inserted. The slow, mannered acting with the frontally framed tableau shots are enlivened by the dance scenes, especially the Marjina-Abdallah sequence.
Who directed Alibaba?
Alibaba was directed by Modhu Bose.
Who stars in Alibaba?
The principal cast of Alibaba includes Modhu Bose, Sadhona Bose, Indira Roy, Bibhuti Ganguly, Preeti Majumdar.
When was Alibaba released and how long is it?
Alibaba was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.