Arabian Lights
Originally released in 1983. Arabian Lights is a feature film. directed by Edit deAk. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
"ARABIAN LIGHTS is the second of only two Super 8mm films deAk is known to have fully edited to completion, and the only work she produced outside the New York club scene. During an extended romantic holiday in Egypt in 1977 with Jamie (then James) Nares, the two young visual artists shared a movie camera and recorded intimate, carefree moments that deAk later edited into this unusual self-portrait. Tourism becomes performance art at legendary historic sites and across the bright desert landscapes as their budding romantic relationship plays out. The film was rarely screened during the period, and MoMA’s new digital preservation is drawn from deAk’s unique original Kodachrome print and a reel of assembled outtakes, both recently acquired for the Museum’s collection." — MoMA
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- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arabian Lights about?
"ARABIAN LIGHTS is the second of only two Super 8mm films deAk is known to have fully edited to completion, and the only work she produced outside the New York club scene. During an extended romant...
Who directed Arabian Lights?
Arabian Lights was directed by Edit deAk.
How long is Arabian Lights?
Arabian Lights has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Arabian Lights released?
Arabian Lights was released on January 1, 1983 in theaters.