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Azur & Asmar: The Princes' Quest facts for kids
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Original French theatrical film release poster
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| Directed by | Michel Ocelot |
| Produced by | Christophe Rossignon |
| Written by | Michel Ocelot |
| Starring | Cyril Mourali Karim M'Riba Hiam Abbass Patrick Timsit |
| Music by | Gabriel Yared |
| Editing by | Michèle Péju [1] |
| Distributed by | France: Diaphana Italy: Lucky Red |
| Release date(s) | May 21, 2006 (Directors' Fortnight) October 25, 2006 (France) |
| Running time | 99 minutes |
| Country | France Belgium Spain Italy |
| Language | Classical Arabic French |
| Budget | €9,000,000 (estimated) |
| Money made | €9,000,000 |
Azur & Asmar: The Princes' Quest (in French, Azur et Asmar) is an exciting computer-animated movie from 2006. It's a fairytale fantasy film directed by Michel Ocelot. The movie was made by teams in France, Spain, Belgium, and Italy. It tells the story of two boys, Azur and Asmar, who grow up like brothers but are later separated. They go on an amazing adventure to find a magical Djinn-fairy.
This film was Michel Ocelot's fourth big movie. It was his first time using 3D computer graphics. However, he used them in a special way, making the backgrounds look like painted pictures. The movie is an original fairy tale, inspired by stories like One Thousand and One Nights and the beautiful art of Morocco.
The movie uses both French and Classical Arabic languages. The Arabic parts are not translated with subtitles. This helps viewers feel like they are truly in the world of the story.
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Discover the Story: Azur and Asmar's Adventure
Once upon a time, two boys named Azur and Asmar were raised together. Jénane was their kind nurse. Azur had blond hair and blue eyes. He was the son of a rich nobleman. Asmar had dark skin and dark eyes. He was Jénane's own child.
Jénane often told them a magical story. It was about a Djinn-fairy. This fairy was trapped and waiting for a brave prince to free her. The boys grew up very close, like real brothers.
Separation and New Journeys
One day, Azur's father sadly separated them. He sent Jénane and Asmar away from their home. Azur was sent to study with a private teacher. Years passed, but Azur never forgot the Djinn-fairy. He decided to travel to Asmar's homeland to find her and marry her.
When Azur arrived, he found Asmar again. Jénane had become a very successful and wealthy merchant. Asmar was now a member of the Royal Guard. But their time apart had changed their friendship. Asmar also wanted to find and marry the Djinn-fairy.
Working Together for a Magical Goal
Azur and Asmar both wanted to be the prince who freed the fairy. They had to learn to work together again. They faced many challenges on their quest. Only one of them could succeed in marrying the Djinn-fairy. Their journey teaches them about friendship, bravery, and understanding.
Meet the Voices: Main Characters
The characters in Azur & Asmar were brought to life by talented voice actors.
- Cyril Mourali voiced Azur.
- Karim M'Riba voiced Asmar.
- Hiam Abbass voiced Jénane.
- Patrick Timsit voiced the Cinkara.
- Sofia Boutella voiced the Elf-fairy.
Listen to the Music: The Film's Soundtrack
The beautiful music for Azur & Asmar was created by Lebanese-born composer Gabriel Yared. He composed most of the film's score. There is also a short song by Afida Tahri.
The ending theme, "La Chanson d'Azur et Asmar," features vocals and lyrics by Souad Massi. Gabriel Yared's music for the film was even nominated for a special award. It was a nominee for the César Award for Best Music Written for a Film at the César Awards 2007.
Images for kids
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A robot friend, like the helpful characters in the movie.