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And then there is the uncredited as Yocheved (Moses’ birth mother). The late Israeli singer’s haunting vocals in "Deliver Us" provide the film’s emotional cornerstone.

Visually, the film is a triumph of "cinematic" animation. The directors (Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner, and Simon Wells) utilized a style inspired by the illustrations of Gustave Doré and the wide-screen epics of David Lean. the.prince.of.egypt.1998

, who transitions from a privileged prince of Egypt to the chosen prophet tasked with leading the Hebrews out of slavery. Core Themes And then there is the uncredited as Yocheved

: The heir to the throne of Egypt, bound by tradition and his father's expectations, leading to a tragic conflict with his brother. The directors (Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner, and Simon

Then there is “When You Believe.” Sung by a doubting Moses (Val Kilmer) and a terrified Tzipporah (Michelle Pfeiffer), the song is a quiet, fragile plea for faith. It later explodes into a gospel choir as the Hebrews walk through the parted sea. The song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song—the first for a non-Disney animated film in years.