Princess of the Sun
Originally released in 2007. Princess of the Sun is a animation film. directed by Philippe Leclerc.
Starring Coralie Vanderlinden, David Scarpuzza, and Arnaud Léonard
Synopsis
In Ancient Egypt, during the monotheistic regime of Akhenaten, Akhesa is a beautiful princess, 14 years of age. An impetuous young girl, Akhesa rebels against her father's dictats. She refuses to live confined in the royal palace and wants to discover why her mother, Queen Nefertiti, has been exiled on the island of Elephantine. Assisted by her half-brother prince Tutankhaten, or "Tut", Akhesa flees the court in hopes of finding her mother. In defiance of danger the two teenagers travel down the Nile to the burning-hot desert dunes, courageously facing the mercenary Zannanza and priests of Amun Ra, who are conspiring to overthrow the pharaoh because of his rejection of their god. With innocence their only weapon, Akhesa and Tut overcome many hardships, and encounter an extraordinary destiny.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 4, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (37 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Belokan Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Princess of the Sun about?
In Ancient Egypt, during the monotheistic regime of Akhenaten, Akhesa is a beautiful princess, 14 years of age. An impetuous young girl, Akhesa rebels against her father's dictats. She refuses to l...
Who directed Princess of the Sun?
Princess of the Sun was directed by Philippe Leclerc.
How long is Princess of the Sun?
Princess of the Sun has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Princess of the Sun released?
Princess of the Sun was released on April 4, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Princess of the Sun?
The main cast of Princess of the Sun includes Coralie Vanderlinden, David Scarpuzza, Arnaud Léonard, Catherine Conet, Philippe Allard.