Jordan Mechner

writer, creator
Feature Film

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time


In ancient Persia, young street-urchin Dastan’s noble behavior draws the attention of the king, who brings the boy into the royal family as an equal with two other princes. As the boys grow up and lead the king’s army, they conquer the magical city of Alamut. But when Dasmat and the Alamut princess are forced to flee after being framed for the king’s murder, Dasmat realizes that the entire reason for attacking Alamut in the first place was a deception. Of course, he also realizes that he’s in love with the princess and that her magic dagger can turn back time minute by minute. —Michael Main
Incredible! Releasing the sand turns back time.
Jake Gyllenhall (as Dastan) stands in ancient battle gear with two curved
                swords, in front of determined Ben Kingsley (as Nizam) and Gemma Arterton (as
                Tamina).
  • Fantasy
  • Definite Time Travel