1001 Nacht: Volume 3: Der Entzückte (2015)

1001 Nacht: Volume 3: Der Entzückte: Directed by Miguel Gomes. With Crista Alfaiate, Américo Silva, Amar Bounachada, Lionel Franc. The final trilogy of adaptation of Arabian Nights story by the structure in Portugal modern life between 2013-2014 in three chapter.

“I loved Arabian Nightsu0026#39; first volume and found its second underwhelming in comparison. Fortunately, that spark comes back. On a profound note, the story doubles back on itself as the first vignette focuses on Scheherazade for the first time since the first hour. Like with director Miguel Gomesu0026#39; earlier appearance, it studies the struggle of having to constantly tell these stories and the limitations that gives her life. However, the film continues on with a story, one which carries the bulk of Vol. 3, as we look into the hobbies and competitions of Portuguese goldfinch keepers, a group of macho men devoted to pushing the envelope with the birdu0026#39;s ability to sing complex songs. While a fine art, it suggests a forced evolution as the finch is noted as the starting point to Darwinu0026#39;s Origin of the Species theories.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThis portion is the most reliant on text rather than voice-over as it elaborates each manu0026#39;s life story while showing their diligent focus on raising the birds. Theyu0026#39;re not working for money here so itu0026#39;s a refreshing break for showing a bigger purpose than employment. Meanwhile, the story takes place for over a week for Scheherazade and it expresses her increasing exasperation silently, mirroring an exasperation with the economic crisis. This volume is perhaps the better made version, with a stronger soundtrack too, though my preference is to Volume 1u0026#39;s unbridled wildness and creativity. This wouldu0026#39;ve been a finer choice for the Oscar submission if Volume 1 wasnu0026#39;t an option. Overall, Arabian Nights is mostly entertaining and always thoughtful, and a much breezier trilogy than one might expect, despite the problems with the mid-section. Many may find it self-indulgent on Gomesu0026#39; behalf, but for what heu0026#39;s achieved, itu0026#39;s thoroughly warranted.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eSee the other Volumes for the rest of my review for Arabian Nights.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003e8/10u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eRead more @ The Awards Circuit (http://www.awardscircuit.com/)”