His Majesty Minor
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film industry |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder | Jean-Jacques Annaud |
| Products | Feature film |
| Parent | StudioCanal, Pathé, Malvarrosa Media, Mediapro |
His Majesty Minor () is a feature film directed by French filmmaker Jean-Jacques Annaud. This marks his third project filmed entirely in French since his 1976 Oscar-winning debut Black and White in Color and the 1979 production Coup de tête. The film is a mythical comedy, taking place on an island in the Aegean Sea prior to the establishment of Ancient Greece.
Shot in 2006 across locations in Benitatxell and Benigembla, situated within the Marina Alta area of the Valencian Community, the movie was a collaborative effort between French studios StudioCanal and Pathé, alongside Spanish entities Malvarrosa Media and Mediapro.
Despite its innovative concept, the film's $30.4 million budget contrasted sharply with its $2.3 million box office returns, indicating unfavorable responses from both critics and viewers.
Plot
Minor (Garcia), who was deserted as an infant and raised among pigs, communicates through grunts and adopts their lifestyle. He develops feelings for Clytia (Bernier), a local maiden pledged to the charismatic Karkos (Peris-Mencheta). After conflicts with tribal authorities, Minor is banished to a magical forest where he meets Pan (Cassel), a creature part man, part goat. Upon returning able to speak fluently, Minor is appointed tribal chief, which heightens Clytia’s attraction and ignites competition with Karkos.
Cast
- José García as Minor
- Vincent Cassel as Satyre
- Sergio Peris-Mencheta as Karkos
- Mélanie Bernier as Clytia
- Claude Brasseur as Firos
- Rufus as Rectus
- Jean-Luc Bideau as Archeo
See also
External links
- Sa majesté Minor at Internet Movie Database