Set Construction — Intricate oriental-themed studio sets.
Exterior Filming — Outdoor scenes shot in Jugoslavia.
Broadcast Release — Initial television premiere in Germany.
ZDF Premiere — Aired in two parts on April 7 and 8, 1985.
Broadcast Format — Split into two episodes for television distribution.
Theatrical Release — Later cinema exhibition in East Germany.
DDR Cinema Run — Released in East German cinemas on November 14, 1986.
Release Timeline — Television premiere preceded theatrical run by over a year.
Genre & Classification — Categorization and stylistic framing of the film.
Film Genre — Classified as a fairy tale (Märchenfilm).
Cultural Context — Czechoslovak-German co-production reflecting regional cinema traditions.
The Sultan awaits the arrival of his son, Prince Omar, who has brought up in a distant land. The master tailor and his assistances are making clothes for the prince. Labakan, the most gifted of his assistances, craves to be a Sovereign's heir so he steals the princely garments snd poses as the Sultan's son.