The film draws heavy inspiration from Persian miniatures , 15th-century Netherlandish painting, and Islamic architecture, resulting in incredibly intricate and ornamental backgrounds.
Set in a mythical version of the Middle Ages, the story follows two boys who are raised as brothers by the same woman, Jénane. The blond, blue-eyed son of a wealthy nobleman.
The dark-haired, brown-eyed son of Jénane, the boys' devoted nanny.
(also known as Azur & Asmar: The Princes' Quest ) is a visually stunning animated masterpiece directed by French filmmaker Michel Ocelot , the creative mind behind Kirikou and the Sorceress . Released in 2006, this film stands as a vibrant fable that blends traditional storytelling with unique 3D computer graphics to explore themes of multiculturalism, brotherhood, and tolerance. A Tale of Two Brothers