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Before the 2011 film, there was a major Italian-American television production titled Il principe del deserto , directed by Duccio Tessari.

Set in the 1930s Arabian Peninsula, the story follows two rival sultans, Emir Nesib (Antonio Banderas) and Sultan Amar (Mark Strong). After years of peace maintained by a "no man's land" called the Yellow Belt, the discovery of oil by Texans threatens to reignite their conflict. The heart of the story focuses on Auda (Tahar Rahim), a bookish prince who must transform into a leader to unite the tribes. Key Cast: Tahar Rahim as Prince Auda Antonio Banderas as Emir Nesib Mark Strong as Sultan Amar Freida Pinto as Princess Leyla Il principe del deserto

It features a score by the legendary Ennio Morricone and stars screen icon Omar Sharif . Comparison of the Two Works 2011 Film ( Black Gold ) 1991 Movie/Series ( Beyond Justice ) Director Jean-Jacques Annaud Duccio Tessari Primary Genre Historical Epic / Drama Action / Thriller Main Star Tahar Rahim / Antonio Banderas Rutger Hauer / Carol Alt Composer James Horner Ennio Morricone Themes Oil discovery, tradition vs. modernity Kidnapping, rescue, cultural clash Il trailer italiano del Principe del Deserto - IMDb Before the 2011 film, there was a major

"Il Principe del Deserto" (The Prince of the Desert) most commonly refers to two distinct but related major Italian cinematic productions. Depending on whether you are looking for the modern epic film or the classic television miniseries, 1. The 2011 Film (Original Title: Black Gold ) The heart of the story focuses on Auda