THE VAGABOND KING

THE VAGABOND KING The exciting life and times of Imru Al Quais ‫امرؤ القيس بن‬ The incredible story ‫ حجر بن الحارث الكندي‬the playboy warrior poet famed for of a man’s rise to his tongue and sword the mightiest of the all great pre- heroism, not by THE POET OF FREEDOM choice, but by the will of destiny. It is an epic drama that tells the dramatic true life story of the great Arab poet Imru-al-Qais. The stories of his life portray an IMRU audacious and magnetic personality of mythic proportions gifted with great whit horsemanship and a fearless warrior. The son of Hujr, the last king of Kinda (an ancient ruling tribe of Yemen that had migrated north and, at the time of the poet’s birth around 520, dominated central Arabia). Imru’ al-Qays’s penchant for composing erotic poetry and for causing scandals with women,displeasing his father being banned from the tribe Imru' al-Qais was the originator of a great MAP OF THE REGION IN 6TH CENTURY IMRU THE WARRIOR many things the Arabs considered beautiful, and which were adopted by other poets. These things include calling up his companions to halt, weeping over the ruins of abandoned campsites, describing his beloved with refinement and delicacy, and using language that was easy to understand. He was the first to compare women to gazelles and eggs, and to like horses to birds of prey and to staves. He 'hobbled like a fleeing beast' [a reference to his famous description of his horse] and separated the erotic prelude from the body of his poem. In the coining of similitudes, he surpassed everybody in his generation. Halt, my two friends. Let us weep, recalling a beloved and an abode by the edge of the twisted sands, between al-Dakhul and Hawmal

THE VAGABOND KING HISTORY 2PAGE JUSTINAIN & THEODORA IN BYZANTIUM AT THE HORSE RACES ANCESTRY fruitlessly seeking further help. to restore the “The oldest Imru Al-Qays(born in the 6th century) was Kingdom under constant attack from Al Mu’allaqat – that the son of Hujr He was of Noblest blood Mundhir111 king of the Lakmids aided by of Imru-al-Qais, descended from the Himyarite Kings of the Persians his seeks refuge with the Jew Al and the earliest of Kindah ,youngest of the sons of Hujr, king Samawal who not only protects him ensure over the tribes of Asad and Ghutfan. the the an introduction to Roman Emperor seven was Imru- last king of Kindah which is part of the Justinian in present Republic of Yemen. His mother was BYZANTIUM al-Qais, is Fatmah bint Rabi’ah the sister of Kulib and regarded by Al-Muhalhl, two of the well known, Arabic was the Centre of the modern world many as the most tribe leaders. Imru’ al-Qais was named after rich in wealth and culture ruled By illustrious of Imru’ al-Qais Ibn Aban, who was a close Justinian and his scheming ruthless wife Arabian friend of his uncle al-Muhalhl. Know for his Theodora an ex- actress. Imru was received Mu’allaqat poets great beauty and whit began composing with Honor due to his rank a s Prince Of poetry from an early age, an activity that his Kindah Justinian direly needing help of the father strongly disapproved of because it Arab tribe in the fight against the Persians was not considered appropriate for the son and their allies the Lakhmids on the strength of a king. Al-Tahir Ahmad Makki of Al Samawal that Imru’e desire for comments that \"among the northern tribes, revenge and his fame as a poet would insure likewise, each tribe had its chief and its poet, a grass roots support for the Empire among and the two were hardly ever the same.\" the Arab Tribes. HIS FATHERS MURDER Justinian and especially his wife his father before being assassinated by a Theodora were not liked by the residents of rebel Bedouin tribe, the Banū Asad, he sent Byzantium and at the annual Horse races a messenger ask all his sons to exact revenge the Famous Niki Riots occurred with various only Imruʾ al-Qays was single-minded in his factions joined together to overthrow then pursuit of this revenge. He successfully threatening the whole empire. attacked and routed the Banū Asad, but, The plauge was rampant at this time unsatisfied, he went from tribe to tribe and a great many pershished in the Empire “ Ah yes, but many a good day you’ve had with the ladies, and especially I remember a day at Darat Juljul

THE VAGABOND KING SYNOPSIS 3PAGE Imru a fun carefree young warrior wins the other tribes refuse to help him large sum of gold coins for a fast and furious horse race against his further. his  whereabouts the Jailer Philo father the king Hujr of the Kindah tribe contactsAnastasia with proof they with a beautiful Arab mare as the prize The Lakhmids in list the aid of the concoct a plan to dress up as monks   to which Imru calls Crisma later that night mighty Persian Cavalry lead by his arch set Imru free and escape .Theodora enemy AL Mundhir Imru is forced to during the celebrations finds out that his finds out Imru is missing and her father has organised and arranged flee losing control of the daughter has disappeared General marriage   to Fatima tor him the next kingdom    kee ping one ste p a Balasuruis and elite guard gives chase to day.Banished from the tribe by his ahead seeks help from fellow Poets till he bring her back and kill Imru.Imru and furious father for seducing Fatima finds sanctuary at the fort of poet/ Anastasia and Philo escape up the coast warrior al- Samawal(\"awfá min as- bragging about it via his poetry and for where philo and ex sea captain can steal failing to enter the arranged marriage.  Samaw’al\" (‫سموأل‬:‫ن ال‬:‫ى م‬:‫أوف‬ / more loyal a boot and sail    up the Black sea to safety  of his homeland Thracia. In the desert Imru is attacked by the than al-Samaw'al) who sacrifices his only Lakhmids lead by Al mundhir 111 son to save Imru offers AL Mundhir to a The Romans scouts catch up attack sworn enemy of his father and his tribe.. duel to try and save the boy   AL M them which they managed to fight off Imru and his men outwit them and Al sends his army instead With AL with the rest of the army almost upon mundhir is injured by a fire arrow. His Samawal's help writes to Al-Harith ibn them their only chance of escape is the father hearing of his bravery forgives Jabala the Ghassand who travels to get to a boat  when they reach the port him allows him back into the tribe arrange a meeting for Imru with the town there signs saying death the plague provided no poetry(his father believed great Emperor Justinian of Byzantium over the walls .. they decide protection that poetry is not manly enough for a in the hope  of raising an army and themselves to enter the town with the Prince of the Tribe) and womanising. securing cash and weapons to reclaim near dead and death  around them its a The king gives him a task to prove his his throne. Arriving in Byzantium hailed pitIful sight worth is charged with proceeding to the as a king Imru with all the the pomp outpost of the kingdom to protect their and Ceremony befitting a King The Roman army reaches the town no soldier will go in Theodora offers a valuable cotton,silks and spices from The Emperor and his wife India and China. On the way at an oasis scheming wife Theodora are enchanted pot of gold for the killer of Imru still no Imru meets a distant cousin Unayzah by the good looking witty Arab poet soldier will enter the General under pain swimming and other girls of her tribe especially their beautiful daughter of death and  some of his most loyal and party ensues and one thing lead to Anastasia.Through a clandestine enter the town. Imru and Anastasia set an ambush while Philo procures a boat another. He brags about his  conquest meeting Imru falls in love with Anastasia via his poems to his friends and is enchanted by her beauty, smartness and and prepares it with provisions overheard    and reported to his father prowess wth a bow   promises to marry Imru with all the other soldiers who in a fit of rage sends his servant to her when he reclaims his kingdom One kill him    the servant racked with guilt hearing this Theodora conspires with killed Imru is left to fight the General to death. With no sign of the general and couldn’t do it,  breaks down in front of General Belisarius her lover to have his men Theodora orders the town to be the King to tell him that he didn’t do it Imru killed by inviting him to prove his the King full of remorse is relieved and horsemanship in the annual Gold cup burn to the ground fire  arrows fly into happy Imru is not dead but never wants race where  some of the riders   and the town setting it on fire believing to see him again   has the servant killed spectators are to cause him have a anyone will left will burn to death or have the plague any way the army leaves for not carrying out his orders. accident and kill him.Imru survives and the town.  Living still  a nomad life of drinking wins the race on Crisma the crowd riot angry that a pagan Arab won the race In the distance a boat is out at sea hunting and pleasure seeking    a and the royals retreat to their castle with Imru Anastasia and Philo and of course messenger informs of his father’s Imru just escaping   to join them. Crisma .. are free murder by a rival tribe forced by honor the  celebrations that night Theodora he swore a solemn oath “that he will eat drugs and tricks Imru accusing him of flesh nor drink wine again, nor anoint rape has him thrown in the dungeons to him- self neither touch any woman, be killed at her leisure . She tells her until he had avenged his father with his daughter that he left  with his army sword” With the help of his loyal tribes Anastasia while at the stables see Irmu’s he  exacts revenge on the Banu Asad horse Crisma and smells a rat, Knowing tribe with his bloodlust uncontrollable money is the biggest information offers a

THE VAGABOND KING PLAYS A DEADLY GAME OF POEMS 4PAGE VISION FOR THE FILM BAZ LUHRMANN ‘S ROMEO & JUILET MEETS GLADIATOR .We see this film as a unique As a total hands on writer/ Involving top Arab movers and opportunity to bring something new producer my team and I have shakers, Bloggers, Vloggers with to the Arab film world a glamorous extensive experience in Film, Fashion massive social media followings, main fun action packed emotional roller and Music .We envisage using  stream media and top fashion mags coaster of love and war in an ancient famous Arab talent from all the such as Arabia Vogue and Harpers  story great Arab characters and MENA region and a   Soundtrack fashionista's  such as Hussein Bazaza, culture from the desserts of Middle contemporary instrumentalists and Jewelry HH Nourah Al Faisal  ''Nuun East to the Romans of the City of singers ( with a traditional sound )that Jewels ', Make up and perfume Byzantium that will resonate with the have a massive internet presence. designers and artists such as (Fouz Al untapped massive young Arab and Fahad ) to create a period style A   Talented Director in the International world of the Instagram clothes set in the 6th century that can and Netflix generation of today calibre of Saudi  Majid Al Ansari still have contemporary feel,to create ( Imru’s horse the Ferrari of its day, ( Rattle the cage) a multi award the ultimate buzz maximizing refusing to go into the family winner around the world to Oscar opportunities for Marketing, business,just wanting to party and fun nominated Naji Abu Nowar Advertising and Sponsorship deals not accepting an arranged marriage,  Such is the Style of that Era Top insuring success of the film.  having to grow up and take responsibility after his father’s death fashion designers such has Dolce and finding the love of his life- Gabbana ,Versace, Valentino and nothing changes much even after Jewelry makers Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany and Bulgari have all 1500 years!)   while still relating the all had Byzantium collections.  older contemporary audiences. The best, trendiest,beautiful and talented actors and actresses Maecenas pulvinar sagittis enim. Rhoncus tempor placerat. “ A chestnut stallion, whose saddle pad slips from his back as rainwater cascading slips from the surface of a smooth stone”