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Gérard Jugnot doing Arabian Nights? This French fever dream exists and I'm not okay.
Mini Series
TMDB
50

Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves (2007)

Chaotic Euro-fantasyCampy adventureBargain-bin blockbuster energy

Latest Episode

90 min

Season 1 • Episode 2

Latest

Episode 2

Oct 30, 2007

Overview

ComedyAction & Adventure

Set in and around Bagdad of the old times ALI BABA AND THE 40 THIEVES is the highly entertaining tale of kind but luckless Ali, played by French superstar Gérard Jugnor who finds himself unwilling in the centre of multiple difficult situations.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Jugnot's confused expressions carry entire scenes.

Production

Budget visibly screaming in every sand dune.

Best for:Friends: Irony-heavy watch party with wine and judgment.·Background: Fold laundry to this; you'll look up twice max.
Pierre Aknine

Creator

Pierre Aknine

First AiredOct 29, 2007
StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
Seasons1·Episodes2
TF1

Top Cast

Mohamed Khouyi

Mohamed Khouyi

Ambassadeur

Mohamed Nesrate

Mohamed Nesrate

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Trivia

This two-episode 'series' was clearly a miniseries that got demoted. TMDB has one vote. One.

Cultural

French TV in the 2000s loved adapting folk tales with their biggest stars; see also Depardieu in Cyrano de Bergerac but make it somehow cheaper.

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