Genre: Animation
Director: Michel Ocelot
Cast (Voices): Patrick Timsit, Hiam Abbass,
Cyril Mourali, Karim M'Riba, Fatma Ben Khell
RunTime: 1 hr 39 mins
Released By: The Picturehouse
Rating: PG
Opening Day: 13 September 2007
Synopsis:
The latest animated masterpiece from renowned director Michel
Ocelot, AZUR & ASMAR, is the tale of two boys raised as
brothers. Blonde, blue-eyed, white skinned Azur and black-haired,
brown-eyed, dark-skinned Asmar are lovingly cared for by Asmar's
gentle mother, Azur's Arab nanny who tells them magical tales
of her homeland. The boys grow up together, until fate separated
them brutally. Some years later, the brothers grown up and
now rivals, embark on individual quests to find the beautiful
Fairy Djinn who is waiting to be freed by a handsome prince.
During their journey in search of magical lands, rich with
dangers and wonders, our heroes encounter the Scarlet Lion
and a giant, regal bird, all depicted with stunning artwork
inspired from Persian miniatures and great European painters.
More than an engaging and beautifully animated film, Azur
and Asmar is a persuasive and elegant plea for racial acceptance.
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