Emma Corrin, Felicity Jones and Maika Monroe in “100 Nights of Hero’ (photo: IFC Films/Courtesy Everett Collection)

A candlelit fairytale for the holiday season, “100 Nights of Hero” unfolds as if brought to life from the sepia-colored pages of an antique storybook. Set in a fantastical medieval world, the film reimagines “1001 Arabian Nights” through feminist and queer perspectives, weaving together historical fantasy, romance, and allegory with moral clarity.

Adapted from Isabel Greenberg’s 2016 graphic novel, the beautifully-made film had a modest budget of $5.3 million. And yet everything about the film, from its dreamy soundtrack to its period costumes and unforgettable plot, is tailor-made for the Christmas season. The vision blends nostalgia with a distinctly modern sensibility.

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