Aladdin and Ali Baba: Stories from the 1001 Nights?

May 20, 2023

0h 52m

★ 8.0

Overview

The stories of The Arabian Nights (One Thousand and One Nights) have captivated mankind for centuries. However, two of its most famous tales do not belong to the original canon.

Genres

Documentary

History

TV Movie

Production Companies

ZDF

ARTE

Loopfilm

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Cast

Self - Narrator (voice)

Gabi Hinterstoisser

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Aladdin and Ali Baba: Stories from the 1001 Nights?

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