Immersion for teens

Debuting in March, « La Reine Soleil » is an animated film recounting the adventures of the young Akhesa, daughter of the Pharoah Akhenton. For his second film, the French director Philippe Leclerc brushes against a double legend: first that of ancient Egypt, its pharaohs, gods and legends and second, that of Christian Jacq who so strived to integrate Egyptian history into French Culture.

With a nod to the passion that Christian Jacq always felt for the country of the pharaohs, the world premier will take place this March 13th at the foot of the Pyramids where « La reine soleil » will be the biggest French film to open in Egypt in 25 years. In France, you will have to wait until April 4th to discover the on-screen the adventure of Tutankhamen and his wife, Akhesa.

Synopsis of the film
“Nothing destined the young Akhesa to rule over the people of Egypt. Alone and unhappy, meanwhile, in the company of a young nobody named Tut, the young princess decides to find her mother, Nefertitti. She does not yet know that she is attempting an initiation journey that will pave the way for her assent to power and a seat on the throne succeeding her father, Akhenaton. Pursued by enemies of the pharaoh, the two teenagers encounter a thousand dangers, survive the heat of the desert and prison cells of the giant Zannanza. On the road sewn with challenges, Akhesa and Tutankhamen run without knowing where, towards a unique destiny that will unite them forever.”

Christian Jacq
Born in Paris in 1947, Christian Jacq is today the most widely read living French author in the world. From an early age fascinated by Egyptian antiquity, Christian Jacq lives two parallel lives: one in the world of the university and archeology, and the other as a fiction writer. The success of his novels is due partly to their simplicity which makes Egyptian history accessible for everyone.
Under other names, Christian Jacq has written numerous mysteries. In all, he has produced around 100 works.