Cast
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Oscar Lesage
as Tanouékamani / Beau Sauvage / Le Prince des beignets (voice)
Claire de la Rüe du Can
as Nasalsa / La Princesse des roses (voice)
Aïssa Maïga
as La conteuse (voice)
Serge Bagdassarian
as Géôlier et Prévôt / Vizir et Marchand (voice)
Didier Sandre
as Amon / Duc et Chambellan (voice)
Annie Mercier
as Mère régente / Dame de compagnie 1 (voice)
Gaël Raës
as L'enfant (voice)
Thissa d'Avila Bensalah
as Isis / Dame de compagnie 3 et Cliente 2 (voice)
Olivier Claverie
as Vizir / Intendant / Passant 1 et Sultan (voice)
Michel Elias
as Khnoum / Grand prêtre / Garde vieux / Chanoine / (voice)
Carl Malapa
as Garde jeune et Serrurier (voice)
Bruno Paviot
as Osiris / Bourreau / Patron des beignets (voice)
Nicolas Planchais
as Chef des pillards (voice)
Patrick Rocca
as Le général / Seigneur (voice)
Christophe Rossignon
as Marchand turc (voice)
Crew
Director
- Michel Ocelot
Producer
- Ève François Machuel
- Philip Boëffard
- Christophe Rossignon
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Michel Ocelot brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2022, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess took approximately 21 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 82 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 135 minutes long.
- The costume department created over 467 unique costume pieces for the production.
- The film contains approximately 1047 individual shots.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 10 months to complete.
Historical Context
- In 2022, when this film is released:
- Artificial intelligence was becoming increasingly integrated into daily life and creative industries.
- The COVID-19 pandemic transformed global health, economics, and social interaction.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: October 19, 2022
- Runtime: 1h 22m