Monday, May 19, 2008

Azur and Asmar (The Princes' Quest)


This is a very interesting & meaningful animated moive which is adapted from the folklore and decorative art of North Africa and the Middle East stories. It centres on two competitive boys from different backgrounds: Azur is the blonde, blue-eyed son of a nobleman, while olive-skinned Asmar is of Arabian descent and the son of Azur’s nanny, Jenane. She reads them stories about the incarcerated Djinn fairy and they become so besotted with the tale that, years later, they compete in a quest to rescue the legendary pixie.
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A very fascinating story that led me into greater insights of their little-known cultures, eras, religions, food, habits of dress, languages, music, etc..
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I feel: Wow

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