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MOVIE2006 1h 39m FRA
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
Once upon a time there were two children nursed by Jénane: Azur, a blond, blue-eyed son of a nobleman, and Asmar, the tan skinned and dark-eyed child of Jenane. The nurse tells them the story of the Genie-fairy waiting to be released from her chamber by a good and heroic prince. Brought up together they are as close as brothers until the day Azur's father cruelly separates them, banishing his nurse and Asmar from his home and sending Azur away to the city to receive schooling from a personal tutor. Years later, Azur is haunted by memories of the legendary Djinn-fairy, and takes it upon himself to journey all the way to Asmar's homeland to seek her out and marry her. Now reunited, he finds that Jénane has since become a successful and rich merchant, while Asmar is now a member of the Royal Guard. However, Asmar and Azur's separation has damaged their bond and Asmar also longs to find and marry the Djinn-fairy. They must learn to get along again but only one of the two princes can be successful in his quest.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Cyril Mourali
Azur
Karim M'Ribah
Asmar
Hiam Abbass
Jenane
Patrick Timsit
Crapoux
Thissa d'Avila Bensalah
La Fée des Djinns
Fatma ben Khelil
La princesse Chamsous Sabah
Olivier Claverie
Le Sage Yadoa