Project Detail

The 99 Unbound

Synopsis

Introducing to the screen in crisp computer generated animation the super heroes of Naif Al-Mutawa’s comic strip ‘The 99’, this feature debut from British animator Dave Osborne brings together the first five heroes connected by their special relationship with the Noor stones; Gem stones imbued with the wisdom and knowledge of the lost civilization of Baghdad. Each represents one of the 99 attributes of Allah. An action pact international journey packed with intrigue, conflict and advocacy of unity amongst diversity.

Details

Year: 2012
Type of project: Features
Running time: 82 mins
Format: HDCAM
Director: Dave Osborne
Producer: Peter Griffiths
Editor: Adam Dymond
Screenwriter: Henry Gilroy
Sound: Richmond Studios
Composer: Harry Peat

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

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