Princess of the Sun
La Reine Soleil
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 5, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philippe Leclerc
- Screenplay & Story
- Gilles Adrien, Hadrien Soulez-Larivière
- Original Title
- La Reine Soleil
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Belokan Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philippe Leclerc
Gilles Adrien, Hadrien Soulez-Larivière
Department Leadership Roster
Philippe Leclerc
Director
Gilles Adrien
Writer
Hadrien Soulez-Larivière
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Princess of the Sun
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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 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.
Who directed Princess of the Sun?
Princess of the Sun was directed by Philippe Leclerc.
Who stars in Princess of the Sun?
The principal cast of Princess of the Sun includes Coralie Vanderlinden, David Scarpuzza, Arnaud Léonard, Catherine Conet, Philippe Allard.
When was Princess of the Sun released and how long is it?
Princess of the Sun was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Princess of the Sun?
Princess of the Sun holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP.