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written and directed by

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. It is the third movie produced by the studio Lanterna Magica after ''

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Plot

Arborea and Petra are two neighbouring countries perpetually at war with one another. Only the romantic relationship between Aida, the daughter of the Arborean king, and Radames, the brave son of the high general of Petra, will change the situation. The couple's worst enemy is Ramfis, the high priest of the evil god Satam, who would like his clumsy son Kak to marry the princess of Petra (who's engaged to Radames). After a series of adventures and fierce battles, Aida and Radames will manage to defeat Ramfis, to end the war between their countries and to live happily ever after.

Cast

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as Aida *

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/ Peppe Servillo as Radames *

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as Kak *

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as Ramfis * as Goa * as Kanak * as Raz * as Satam * as Amonastro * as Amneris (voice) / Helena Hellwig as Amneris (sing) * Ciro Imparato as Diaspron * Michele Di Mauro as Moud * Gino Lana as Uzi

Production

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was produced by Lanterna Magica in

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References

External links

*{{IMDb title, 0306444 2001 films 2001 animated films 2001 fantasy films Italian animated fantasy films Italian animated films Films scored by Ennio Morricone Films based on operas Animated musical films Animated films based on literature