Azur et Asmar Q&A
When is it coming to my country?
Below are the general release dates. Please note that these are often preceded by showings at film festivals, and that the later dates are only estimated. The English dub is now finished; it was premièred in London in October 2007.
| Country | Date | Distributor | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 25 October 2006 | Artémis Productions | Azur et Asmar |
| France | 25 October 2006 | Diaphana | Azur et Asmar |
| Italy | 10 November 2006 | Lucky Red | Azur e Asmar |
| Brazil | 01 December 2006 | Downtown Filmes | As Aventuras de Azur e Asmar |
| Spain | 16 March 2007 | Dionet | Azur y Asmar |
| Greece | 29 March 2007 | Rosebud | Αζούρ και Ασμάρ |
| Japan | 21 July 2007 | Ghibli Bijutsukan Library | アズールとアスマール |
| Singapore | 13 September 2007 | Cathay-Keris Films | Azur and Asmar |
| Netherlands | 04 October 2007 | Twin Film | Azur & Asmar |
| Russia | 15 November 2007 | RUSCICO | Азур и Азмар |
| UK | 08 February 2008 | Soda Pictures | Azur & Asmar: The Princes' Quest |
| South Korea | 21 February 2008 | 아주르와 아스마르 | |
| Canada | 01 May 2008 (DVD) | Séville Pictures | Azur et Asmar |
| Switzerland | June 2008 | Frenetic Films | 1001 Nacht: Die Geschichte von Azur und Asmar |
| USA | 17 October 2008 | GKIDS | Azur & Asmar |
| Germany | 07 April 2011 | Universum Film | |
| India | TBC | Alliance Media & Entertainment | Azur & Asmar |
Who are the voice actors?
| French | English | Italian | Japanese | Spanish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azur | Cyril Mourali | Steven Kyman | ? | ? | ? |
| Asmar | Karim M'ribah | Nigel Pilkington | ? | MORIOKA Kôichirô | ? |
| Jénane | Hiam Abbass | Suzanna Nour | ? | TAMAI Midori | ? |
| Crapoux | Patrick Timsit | Nigel Lambert | ? | KAGAWA Teruyuki | Sancho Gracia |
| Azur as a child | Rayan Mahjoub | Leopold Benedict | ? | ? | ? |
| Asmar as a child | Abdelsselem Ben Amar | Frederick Benedict | ? | ? | ? |
| Chamsous Sabah | Fatma Ben Khell | Imogen Bailey | ? | ? | ? |
| Fée des Djinns | Thissa d'Avila Bensalah | Emma Tate | ? | ? | ? |
Who sang the theme song?
The Arabic version (used in the film) and French version (available on the soundtrack) were both performed by Souad Massi, an Algerian singer-songwriter and guitarist.
When and where does the film take place?
In the Middle Ages, partly in Europe, and mostly in Northern Africa. It is not set in any specific country.
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