Zarafa
Originally released in 2012. Zarafa is a family/animation film. directed by Rémi Bezançon. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Max Renaudin, Simon Abkarian, and Vernon Dobtcheff
Synopsis
Inspired by the true story of the first giraffe to visit France, Zarafa is a sumptuously animated and stirring adventure, and a throwback to a bygone era of hand-drawn animation and epic storytelling set among sweeping CinemaScope vistas of parched desert, wind-swept mountains and open skies. Under the cover of darkness a small boy, Maki, loosens the shackles that bind him and escapes into the desert night. Pursued by slavers across the moon-lit savannah, Maki meets Zarafa, a baby giraffe – and an orphan, just like him – as well as the nomad Hassan, Prince of the Desert. Hassan takes them to Alexandria for an audience with the Pasha of Egypt, who orders him to deliver the exotic animal as a gift to King Charles of France.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 25, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (119 votes)
Budget
$10.8M
Production budget
Box Office
$12.2M
1.1x return
Language
French
Original language
Country
Belgium
+ 1 more
Directors
Top Cast
Max Renaudin
as Maki (voice)
Simon Abkarian
as Hassan (voice)
Vernon Dobtcheff
as Le vieux sage (voice)
Roger Dumas
as Charles X (voice)
Ronit Elkabetz
as Bouboulina (voice)
Mohamed Fellag
as Mahmoud (voice)
Déborah François
as Zarafa adulte (voice)
Thierry Frémont
as Moreno (voice)
Philippe Morier-Genoud
as Saint-Hilaire (voice)
Mostéfa Stiti
as Pacha
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $10,750,000
- Revenue
- $12,197,574
Production Companies
- France 3 Cinéma
- Prima Linéa Productions
- Chaocorp
- Pathé
- SCOPE Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zarafa about?
Inspired by the true story of the first giraffe to visit France, Zarafa is a sumptuously animated and stirring adventure, and a throwback to a bygone era of hand-drawn animation and epic storytelli...
Who directed Zarafa?
Zarafa was directed by Rémi Bezançon.
How long is Zarafa?
Zarafa has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Zarafa released?
Zarafa was released on January 25, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Zarafa?
The main cast of Zarafa includes Max Renaudin, Simon Abkarian, Vernon Dobtcheff, Roger Dumas, Ronit Elkabetz.
Is Zarafa worth watching?
Zarafa has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 119 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.