The Thief of Bagdad
Location
Main screening room
Date
August 2nd, 2025
Admission
Suggested viewing age: 8 and up
Duration
106 min
Cycle
Demons and Wonders
Giants, fairies, magicians, ghosts, dragons, and monsters of all kinds… Here’s what your Cinémathèque has in store this summer! Since Méliès, filmmakers have embraced the fanstastic potential of cinema, creating infinite phantasmagorias and extraordinary spectacles where the unreal becomes real. Step into a world of fantasy and boundless imagination: whatever your generation, the monsters and wonders that once filled your childhood dreams are back this summer 2025!
The Thief of Bagdad
Directed by
Ludwig Berger, Michael Powell, Tim Whelan
Language
English with French subtitles
Actors
Conrad Veidt, Sabu, June Duprez
Origins
United Kingdom, USA
Year
1940
Duration
106 min
Genre
Adventure, family, fantasy, romance
Format
Digital
Synopsis
After being tricked out of his throne by his vizier Jaffar, King Ahmad is imprisoned. There, he befriends a young thief named Abu, who helps him plan his return to power.
This adaptation of Arabian Nights, with its fabulous sets and spectacular effects, takes us on the thrilling adventures of the cheerful and courageous Abu.
