King of the Wind (1990)

Introduction
"King of the Wind" is a 1990 historical adventure film directed by Peter Duffell, based on Marguerite Henry's popular 1949 kids's novel of the exact same name. The film recounts the story of an Arabian horse, named Sham, later on relabelled Godolphin Arabian, who would become one of three starting sires of contemporary Thoroughbred racehorses.

Plot
The film starts in Morocco, where Agba, a mute young stable kid, witnesses the birth of an amazingly swift colt, Sham under an indication thought about advantageous by the figures high in Moroccan royalty. Agba establishes a deep bond with Sham, and they become inseparable. Sham's lineage is tracked to the sun goddess and is said to be a mark of swift and effective runners.

Captivated by the folklore, The Chief Cook designates Agba to take care of the horse, hoping Sham would help break the financial hardship the King is facing. Celebrating the King's visit to the stables, a race is arranged where Sham outspeeds every horse and wins. This victory gets the attention of King Louis XV of France, who uses to purchase him. Nevertheless, the Moroccan King chooses to present him instead.

Journey to France
The journey to France is strenuous. Sham and Agba deal with severe weather, appetite and terrible handlers. Sham also suffers a severe injury. Agba, driven by a sense of loyalty, safeguards him, guarantees his well-being and nurses him back to health. They get here in France; however, the French king rejects Sham due to his bad condition.

Life in England
Eventually, Sham and Agba are delivered off to England, where they serve Earl Godolphin. Lowered to a workhorse, Sham's days as a noble horse seem far away, till an unintentional race versus the Earl's favorite horse proves Sham's supremacy, catching the attention of the Lady Anne (Jenny Agutter). Agba deals with many difficulties here - implicated wrongly of theft, he is jailed and separated from his precious horse.

Climax and Closure
Sham encounters a mare called Roxanna, leading to a swift love. The produce of their union - Lath, showcases the speed and strength of his daddy, and later becomes a renowned racehorse, thus establishing the recognized lineage of Sham as the "Godolphin Arabian" - an essential sire in Thoroughbred breeding.

The Earl ultimately releases Agba, acknowledging his innocence and revealing thankfulness for taking care of Sham. The film culminates in a heart-warming reunion of Agba with Sham.

Last Thoughts
"King of the Wind" is as much a story about commitment and friendship as it is about the foundational history of a racehorse lineage. It realistically represents the severe realities underpinning the equestrian world in the 18th century, together with being a moving tale of a boy's extensive bond with a horse. The film effortlessly combines dramatic historical reality, fascinating human emotion, and a remarkable tale of equestrian lineage, producing a charming work of art that communicates the essence of true partnership and shared victory against difficulty.

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