Azur et Asmar (2006)
Directed by Michel Ocelot

Animation / Adventure / Fantasy
aka: Azur & Asmar: The Princes' Quest

Film Synopsis

Many years ago, two little boys were raised together almost as if they were brothers.  In fact, the blond-haired, blue-eyed Azur was the son of a nobleman, whilst the dark-haired, dark-eyed Asmar was only the son of a nurse.  After the two boys are cruelly separated, Azur sets out to find his friend.  When they grow up, Azur and Asmar embark on a quest to find the fairy in a story that was told to them both by their shared nurse.  They will discover magical lands which harbour as many dangers as wonders...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Michel Ocelot
  • Script: Michel Ocelot
  • Music: Gabriel Yared
  • Cast: Cyril Mourali (Azur), Karim M'Riba (Asmar), Hiam Abbass (Jénane), Patrick Timsit (Crapoux), Rayan Mahjoub (Azur enfant), Abdelsselem Ben Amar (Asmar enfant), Fatma Ben Khell (La Princesse Chamsous Sabah), Thissa d'Avila Bensalah (La Fée des djinns), Sofia Boutella (La Fée des elfes), Olivier Claverie (Le Sage Yadoa), Jacques Pater (Le Père), Imogen Bailey (La Princesse Chamsous Sabah), Sean Barrett (Le Sage Yadoa), Freddie Benedict (Asmar enfant), Leopold Benedict (Azur enfant), Suzanne David (La Fée des elfes), Steven Kynman (Azur), Nigel Lambert (Crapoux), Suzanna Nour (Jénane), Nigel Pilkington (Asmar)
  • Country: France / Belgium / Spain / Italy
  • Language: Arabic / French
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 99 min
  • Aka: Azur & Asmar: The Princes' Quest ; Azur and Asmar

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