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Arabian Nights: Volume 2, The Desolate One(2015)
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The second volume of Miguel Gomes' Arabian Nights trilogy tells the story of various individuals affected by the economic crisis in Portugal. With a mix of social commentary, fantasy elements, and intertwined narratives, it explores themes of poverty, misery, and the human experience.
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A policeman lunching with his daughter is present when a dead body washes up on shore. He investigates, leading him down a twisted and muddled path of nefarious connections reflecting, somewhat, his own life.
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Manuel bids farewell to his routine and boards a 15th century vessel under pirate law. Treason on board triggers a series of terrible events our protagonist overcomes while keeping his moral principles intact.
DirectorsJoão Nicolau
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