Ali - The Price of Arabia
M O T I O N P I C T U R E
Epic Historical Fantasy / Adventure / Drama
by Dino Zonic
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Status: Script Completed; Development in Progress
From the world-acclaimed creator Dino Zonic comes Ali, the Prince of Arabia, a historical epic featured film that brings to life the story of a noble prince whose faith, wisdom, and courage helped shape the destiny of the Arabian lands. The film offers audiences a cinematic experience that blends historical authenticity with the grandeur and cultural richness of Arabia.
Synopsis
After the wise Sultan Zafir of Ubar is murdered in a coup by his treacherous Vizier, Qadir, the Sultan’s son, Prince Ali, is falsely branded a traitor and forced into exile. Guided by unwavering faith and the memory of Layla, a woman who embodies hope and love, Ali journeys across the desert and forges an alliance with a powerful Jinn. Gathering loyal allies, uniting desert tribes, and reconnecting with his father’s generals, Ali returns to challenge Qadir’s tyrannical rule. In a decisive battle outside Ubar, Ali defeats the Vizier’s champion, exposing the truth and inspiring the people to rise against the usurper. With Qadir overthrown, Ali reclaims the throne as Sultan, restoring peace and justice to the kingdom and ruling alongside Layla as queen.
The film combines a compelling narrative, richly developed characters, and a powerful original soundtrack, offering audiences a cinematic experience that blends historical authenticity with the grandeur and cultural richness of Arabia.
At its core, the film is an inspiring tale of faith and leadership, a universal celebration of humanity designed to resonate with global audiences alike.
The film aspires to deliver a cinematic experience that celebrates Arabic culture and universal ideals of honor, knowledge, and devotion.
With an ensemble of top-tier Arabic talent and large-scale production design, Ali – A Prince of Arabia aims to stand as a defining epic for a new era of Arabic cinema.
A fusion of mysticism and grandeur, echoing Lawrence of Arabia (1962), a motion picture, became one of the most celebrated films in cinematic history, not only for its sweeping desert vistas and epic storytelling but also for bringing an exotic beauty of Arabic culture to the global stage.
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PROJECT POSITIONING
Ali, the Prince of Arabia is positioned as a prestige-level historical epic with global appeal. Its combination of action, inspiring heroism, cultural richness, and epic storytelling aligns with the commercial success of internationally celebrated historical dramas.
The project is designed to leverage regional production incentives, capitalize on a movie promotion and a powerful original soundtrack, and tell a story of faith, leadership, and bravery that resonates with audiences worldwide—delivering both significant artistic impact and strong market potential.
SOUNDTRACK & MUSIC STRATEGY
Renowned Maestro Edin Dino Zonic is writing and producing the original orchestral score for Ali, the Prince of Arabia. In today’s film marketplace, soundtracks represent a highly profitable ancillary revenue stream, particularly when paired with live concert performances, special events, and digital sales.
A well-executed soundtrack not only enhances the emotional impact of the film but also provides significant pre-release revenue opportunities and long-term value, reinforcing the film’s overall commercial and cultural potential.
CINE CONCERT - SUMMARY
The Ali, the Prince of Arabia – Cine-Concert Edition is a premium live event designed to elevate the epic historical film through a full-scale orchestral and electronic performance of its original soundtrack, presented in sync with a high-definition screening of the movie.
This format transforms the cinematic experience into a grand cultural showcase, allowing audiences to engage with Ali’s story—his faith, leadership, and courage—through a deeply immersive blend of film and live music.
The Cine-Concert highlights the richness of the score’s orchestral themes, Arabian musical heritage, and modern soundscapes, adding emotional intensity and immediacy to the narrative.
Tailored for high-profile premieres, cultural festivals, touring concert halls, and international special events, the project creates a unifying artistic experience that celebrates the grandeur and historical resonance of the Arabian world.
Designed for broad global appeal and strong cultural impact, the Ali, the Prince of Arabia Cine-Concert stands as a high-value event property with significant potential for touring, residencies, festival showcases, and ancillary soundtrack-driven revenue.
DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
The Production Team is actively developing the project’s production budget and plans to maximize available rebates and incentives through filming across the Middle East.
The screenplay for Ali, the Prince of Arabia is complete, and the Picture is in active development.
Development-phase expenditures will support the creation of materials essential for securing production financing, including:
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Completion of the DOOD and master production budget
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Preparation of all legal and financial documentation
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Conducting final location scouting across the Middle Eastern sites
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Historical and cultural research to ensure authenticity in production design, costumes, etc.
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Preliminary casting strategy and talent attachments
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Packaging the project for pre-sales opportunities