Deutschlandfunk Kultur to Premiere '1001 Nights' Radio Play in Time Change Night Broadcast

The eight-hour adaptation blends modern storytelling with bilingual German-Arabic elements, launching March 29, 2025, and continuing as a podcast series.

• The adaptation of '1001 Nights' will debut as a special overnight broadcast on Deutschlandfunk Kultur from March 29 to March 30, 2025.
• The project includes 67 episodes, totaling approximately eight hours, and explores themes such as strong women, family intrigue, and moral dilemmas.
• Episodes are also available as a podcast, with individual segments lasting five to ten minutes, catering to modern listening preferences.
• Directed by Judith Lorentz, the adaptation features Roxana Samadi as Schahrasad and Jasmin Shakeri as the narrator, with stories selected by poet Safiye Can.
• Bilingual German-Arabic verses and expert discussions accompany the adaptation, celebrating oral storytelling and cultural preservation.

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