Zodi and Téhu: Princes of the Desert

A twelve-year-old nomad named Zodi discovers an orphaned baby dromedary in the desert and forms a close bond with the animal, which he names Téhu. After learning from a veterinarian that the animal has exceptional racing abilities, Zodi finds himself targeted by a local poacher who wants to exploit the creature for profit. To protect his friend from being sold, Zodi travels across the Sahara, facing sandstorms and bandits in an attempt to enter Téhu into a major camel race in Abu Dhabi.

The adventure comedy was directed by Eric Barbier, following his previous works The Snake, The Last Diamond, and Promise at Dawn. It precedes his 2026 film, Justin the Just. The movie features Yassir Drief in the lead role alongside Alexandra Lamy and Youssef Hajdi. Produced in France by companies including Canal+ and M6 Films, the project had a budget of 11 million USD but earned 2 million USD at the worldwide box office. On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 6.1/10 based on 318 votes, while on TMDB it has a score of 6.7/10 from 29 votes.