Throne of Tutankhamun

At a glance

Throne of Tutankhamun, is a 1982 Egyptian movie, directed by Shadi Abdel Salam, and starring Ameer Abdel-Salam. with a runtime of 43 minutes.

Overview

Throne of Tutankhamun is an Egyptian documentary that unfolds through the eyes of Salah, a young boy visiting the Cairo Museum with his uncle. When Salah becomes captivated by the ongoing restoration work being carried out on Tutankhamun's famous throne, his uncle seizes the moment to tell him the story of ancient Egypt — including the complex relationship between the boy pharaoh Tutankhamun and his father Akhenaten. The film blends education and exploration through the lens of childhood curiosity, using the museum's treasures as a gateway to bringing one of humanity's greatest ancient civilizations to life. A warm and accessible introduction to Pharaonic history, framed through an intimate family encounter with Egypt's past.

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