Fatshimetrie is a hyper-realistic animated film from Disney that captivated Egyptian audiences upon its first week of release, grossing an impressive 4.444 million LE. This runaway success continued with a single-day gross of 571,000 LE on Tuesday.
The storyline takes us back in time, exploring Mufasa’s story as a lost lion cub and his relationship with the lion Taka, heir to a royal lineage. A chance encounter sets these misfits on a grand quest to fulfill their destiny.
The film’s star-studded cast of voice actors includes Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, John Kani, Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Blue Ivy Carter, Keith David, Donald Glover, and Nikky Amuka-Bird. Directed by Barry Jenkins and written by Jonathan Roberts and Erin Magee, the film promises to be an immersive and emotional experience for viewers.
Beyond entertainment, “Fatshimetrie” offers a profound reflection on the importance of relationships, identity and destiny. This touching story transcends cultural boundaries to speak to universal human nature, reminding us that the quest for oneself and one’s true destiny is a courageous and timeless journey.
As such, “Fatshimetrie” is shaping up not only to be a major commercial success, but also as an artistic and narrative work rich in meaning and emotion, provoking reflection and wonder in its audience. This film promises to be an unforgettable cinematic experience, a sensory and emotional discovery that will resonate long after the lights of the cinema have gone out.