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A Thousand and One Oriental Dances

  • Mille et une danses orientales
© FIPA 2000
Genre : Musical
Type : Documentary
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Principal country concerned : Column : Cinema/tv
Year of production : 1999
Format : Mid-length
Running time : 56 (in minutes)

Oriental dance, a traditional form of popular art, is still practised in North Africa and Egypt. During the colonial era, it enchanted western countries through literature, art and cinema.
This documentary is based on the idea of intermingling influences from East and West. It is illustrated by shows, interviews and many archive films. It ends with a presentation of new forms of oriental dance, resulting from creations by contemporary choreographers.


Dir: Moktar Ladjimi
Writers: Monique Tosello and Moktar Ladjimi

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