20/04/2015 - The long film by Portuguese director Miguel Gomes will have its world premiere in the programme of the parallel section at Cannes

Arabian Nights by Miguel Gomes

After French filmmakers Philippe Garrel (who will open the section with In the Shadow of Women [+see also:
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Funded by Portugal (40% - O Som e furia), France (38% - Shellac Sud as producer and distributor in France, Agat Films acting as associate producer, and Arte France Cinéma as co-producer), Germany (12% - Komplizen Film) and Switzerland (11% - Box Productions) for a budget of €3.07 million, Arabian Nights was also supported by the CNC’s Aide aux Cinémas du monde, the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region and the Eurimages fund. International sales are handled by Match Factory.

The complete selection of the 2015 Directors’ Fortnight will be unveiled on Tuesday 21 April, at the Forum des Images in Paris.

(Translated from French)