Maki, aged 10, escapes from slavery and befriends a baby giraffe called Zarafa. Hassan, Prince of the Desert, is instructed by the Pasha to deliver Zarafa to France as a gift to the King. But Maki has made up his mind to do everything in his power to stop Hassan even if it means risking his own life because he must fulfil his promise to Zarafa's late mother to protect him. Their journey takes them through Alexandria, Marseilles, and the snow-capped Alps, with many adventures along the way.
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French animated feature following a young boy's adventure as he goes on a journey from Sudan to Paris. An old man recounts the story of ten-year-old Sudanese orphan Maki, who escapes from slave traders and encounters a young giraffe, later named Zarafa. After promising Zarafa's dying mother that he will take care of her, Maki finds himself joining Bedouin nomad Hassan on his travels as he carries out his mission to take the gift of a giraffe to the King of France on behalf of the Pasha of Egypt. After an eventful journey they arrive in Paris where Zarafa is locked up in the local zoo and Maki becomes determined to rescue his animal friend and take her back to her home country.
Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play. The story of the undying friendship between Maki, a child aged 10, and Zarafa, an orphaned giraffe. Hassan, Prince of the Desert, is instructed by the Pasha of Egypt to deliver Zarafa to Paris as a gift for King Charles X. But Maki has made up his mind to do everything in his power to stop Hassan fulfilling his mission and to bring the giraffe back to its native land – even if it means risking his life. During a long journey that takes them from Sudan to Paris, passing on the way through Alexandria, Marseille and the snow-capped Alps, they have many adventures, crossing paths with the aviator Malaterre, and a pair of unusual cows called Mounh and Sounh, and the pirate Bouboulina. Presented with both new English language version, and the original French language version with English subtitles. Directors: Rémi Bezançon, Jean-Christophe Lie Writers: Rémi Bezançon, Alexander Abela Producers: Christophe Jankovic Language: English Subtitles: English Number of discs: 1
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