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The debut volume of Arabian Nights: The Restless One is a cinematic journey through 21st-century Portugal, blending folklore with modern-day social commentary. Directed by Miguel Gomes, this film is far from a traditional adaptation of the classic Middle Eastern tales. 🧞 The Concept

Instead of ancient palaces, Gomes uses the framing device of Scheherazade to tell stories about a Portugal gripped by the financial crisis. It is experimental, whimsical, and deeply political. 📍 Key Segments Arabian Nights: Volume 1 - The Restless One sou...

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Paul Hébert

Paul Hébert is an independent scholar who received his PhD from the University of Michigan. He is currently working on a book manuscript based on his dissertation, “A Microcosm of the General Struggle: Black Thought and Activism in Montreal, 1960–1969.” Follow him on Twitter @DrPaulHebert.