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Aladdin vs. Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp

Aladdin is based on one of the best known stories from the One Thousand and One Nights or Arabian Nights collection. It’s the tale of a peasant boy who finds a magical oil lamp with a genie inside, who grants … Continue reading

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Disney – the Dettol of Storytelling?

Like most people, I grew up with Disney films, and some of my favourite films have been made in their studios. However, they are notorious for sanitising many a fairy tale for more modern and family-friendly audiences. Out of curiosity, … Continue reading

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