Arabian Nights
Il fiore delle Mille e una notte
“Pier Paolo Pasolini unfolds the Sensual and Erotic tales of the fabled... 1001 Arabian Nights”
Synopsis
The final part of Pasolini's Trilogy of Life series is rich with exotic tales of slaves and kings, potions, betrayals, demons and, most of all, love and lovemaking in all its myriad forms. Mysterious and liberating, this is an exquisitely dreamlike and adult interpretation of the original folk tales.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Arabian Nights (1974) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-12-03
Top Cast
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Ninetto Davoli
Aziz
Franco Citti
The Demon
Franco Merli
Nur Ed Din
Tessa Bouché
Aziza
Ines Pellegrini
Zumurrud
Margareth Clémenti
Aziz's Mother
Luigina Rocchi
Budur
Alberto Argentino
Prince Shahzmah
Francesco Paolo Governale
Prince Tagi
Salvatore Sapienza
Prince Yunan
Zeudi Biasolo
Zeudi
Barbara Grandi
Ragazza Trattenuta dal Demone
Elisabetta Genovese
Munis
Gioacchino Castellini
Giawàn
Abadit Ghidei
Queen Dunya
Christian Aligny
Salvatore Verdetti
Barsum
Jocelyne Munchenbach
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 27, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 5, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Screenplay & Story
- Pier Paolo Pasolini, Dacia Maraini
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Il fiore delle Mille e una notte
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Studios
- Les Productions Artistes Associés, PEA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Pier Paolo Pasolini, Dacia Maraini
Ennio Morricone
Giuseppe Ruzzolini
Tatiana Casini Morigi, Nino Baragli
Alberto Grimaldi
Department Leadership Roster
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Director
Alberto Grimaldi
Producer
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Writer
Dacia Maraini
Writer
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Tatiana Casini Morigi
Editor
Giuseppe Ruzzolini
Director of Photography
Nino Baragli
Editor
Danilo Donati
Costume Design
Dante Ferretti
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arabian Nights
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Arabian Nights about?
The final part of Pasolini's Trilogy of Life series is rich with exotic tales of slaves and kings, potions, betrayals, demons and, most of all, love and lovemaking in all its myriad forms. Mysterious and liberating, this is an exquisitely dreamlike and adult interpretation of the original folk tales.
Who directed Arabian Nights?
Arabian Nights was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini.
Who stars in Arabian Nights?
The principal cast of Arabian Nights includes Ninetto Davoli, Franco Citti, Franco Merli, Tessa Bouché, Ines Pellegrini.
When was Arabian Nights released and how long is it?
Arabian Nights was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Arabian Nights?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Arabian Nights was composed by Ennio Morricone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Arabian Nights?
Arabian Nights holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).