Americo Silva

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Arabian Nights, Volume 1 - The Restless One

V.O.: As Mil e Uma Noites - Volume 1, O Inquieto

Port. 2015. Essay film by Miguel Gomes with Crista Alfaiate, Adriano Luz, Americo Silva. To evoke the economic and social crisis that has hit Portugal, the director resorts to the form and spirit of the tales of a thousand and one nights.

Runtime: 125 min

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Arabian Nights, Volume 3 - The Enchanted One

V.O.: As Mil e Uma Noites - Volume 3, O Encantado

Port. 2015. Essay film by Miguel Gomes with Crista Alfaiate, Americo Silva, Carloto Cotta. Returning from an escapade outside the palace, Scheherazade evokes in a final tale the experiences of impoverished Portuguese who train finches for singing contests.

Runtime: 125 min.