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The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess (2022): Cast & Box Office

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The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess is a 2022 animated drama directed by Michel Ocelot, starring Claire de la Rüe du Can as Nasalsa / La Princesse des roses (voice), Aïssa Maïga and Oscar Lesage. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes and earned $3.3 million worldwide on a $3.7 million budget.

worldwide gross
$3.3M
budget
$3.7M
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The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess (2022) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Director
Michel Ocelot
Genres
Drama , Animation
Original language
French
Budget
$3.7M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess About?

The premise of The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

This anthology film weaves together three distinct stories across different eras and cultures. The first segment explores Ancient Egypt, where a young king rises to become the first black pharaoh, striving to earn the love of his beloved. Next, the film travels to medieval France, following a mysterious boy who robs from the wealthy to aid the less fortunate. Finally, it journeys to 18th-century Turkey, where a prince of pastries and a princess of roses defy tradition to pursue their love.

The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess Themes & Keywords

· 28 tags
  • tale
  • three parts
  • playing chess
  • egypt
  • pharaoh
  • female topless nudity
  • bare chested male
  • boat
  • horse
  • poverty
  • sleep
  • key ring
+16 more
  • forest
  • bow and arrow
  • mule
  • theft
  • monk
  • trunk
  • key
  • broken key
  • flower
  • gallows
  • fire
  • sword fight
  • voice over narration
  • voice over
  • beignet
  • coach
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Cast & crew

The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess Cast & Characters

Claire de la Rüe du Can leads the cast as Nasalsa / La Princesse des roses (voice), with Aïssa Maïga as La conteuse (voice) and Oscar Lesage as Tanouékamani / Beau Sauvage / Le Prince des beignets (voice). Directed by Michel Ocelot; 15 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess

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From the director

More from Michel Ocelot

More films directed by Michel Ocelot, best-rated first: Kirikou and the Sorceress, Kirikou and the Wild Beasts, Tales of the Night and Dilili in Paris.

Full filmography
Plot

The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess Plot Summary

What happens in The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

This film utilizes a unique frame structure where a narrator, La conteuse, shares three distinct tales spanning different eras and locations.

The first story takes place in ancient Kush, where Prince Tanouékamani is deeply in love with Princess Nasalsa. However, her mother, the Mère régente, refuses to let them wed, insisting her daughter only marry the Pharaoh of Egypt. Instead of using violence, the young prince employs wisdom and divine assistance to conquer Egypt. His success allows him to return to Kush and finally marry Nasalsa, who then becomes the Queen of Egypt.

Full summary

The whole story of The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess, scene by scene

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Box office

The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess Box Office & Budget

The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess grossed $3.3 million worldwide on a $3.7 million budget, 90% of what it cost.

2022 box office

Worldwide gross

$3.3M

90% of its budget back

International
$3.3M
Budget
$3.7M
Videos

The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess.

THE BLACK PHARAOH, THE SAVAGE AND THE PRINCESS trailer | BFI London Film Festival 2022
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “The Black Pharaoh, the Savage, and the Princess” and “Farao, den fredløse og prinsessen”.

Also known as
  • The Black Pharaoh, the Savage, and the Princess
  • Farao, den fredløse og prinsessen
  • 古の王子と3つの花
  • 블랙 파라오
  • 숲속의 남자
  • 그리고 공주
  • Il faraone, il selvaggio e la principessa
  • 關於法老、野蠻人和公主的故事
  • 法老、野人與公主
  • Ο φαραώ, ο κλέφτης και η πριγκίπισσα
  • 法老,野人与公主

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FAQ

The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess?

The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess released?

The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess was released on June 14, 2022.

Who directed The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess?

The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess was directed by Michel Ocelot.

More films by Michel Ocelot

Who is in the cast of The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess?

The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess stars Claire de la Rüe du Can as Nasalsa / La Princesse des roses (voice), Aïssa Maïga as La conteuse (voice) and Oscar Lesage as Tanouékamani / Beau Sauvage / Le Prince des beignets (voice), among 15 credited actors.

How much did The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess make at the box office?

The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess grossed $3.3 million worldwide on a budget of $3.7 million.

Does The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess have a post-credit scene?

No. The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess in?

The original language of The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess is French.

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