The Lost Princess

Alec Touati travels to the Amazon for an ayahuasca ceremony and returns with a vivid vision that draws him toward an old, haunted castle. There he meets Hanna, who begins to unfurl the castle's hidden past, describing her mother, a princess trapped in an arranged marriage years before. Hanna recalls secret encounters and a forbidden relationship with a powerful man, and how an unexpected pregnancy shifted loyalties and set off a chain of quiet betrayals. Alec listens as the line between hallucination and memory blurs, and the film keeps its focus on atmosphere, emotional tension, and the ripple effects of long-buried secrets. Mixing folklore with psychological dread.

The Lost Princess was released in 2025, directed by Hicham Hajji from a concept by Jean-Daniel Camus, and stars Cillian O'Sullivan, Soraya Azzabi, Gary Dourdan, Robert Knepper, and Eric Roberts in a blend of action and supernatural elements.

The film had a limited theatrical rollout and screened at smaller festivals, with box office totals not widely reported. It found most of its audience through specialist streaming and international platform deals rather than a major global cinema run release.

Critics and genre fans noted striking production design and a dense atmosphere, and the film prompted online discussion about its use of indigenous ritual imagery and the ethics of portraying altered states. Scenes from the castle and select performances circulated in niche fan communities, building a modest cult appreciation online.

Reception was mixed, the current average sitting at 6.195 out of 10 from 41 votes, reflecting a small sample of viewers. Reviewers praised lead performances while criticizing pacing. The film circles themes of forbidden love, inherited power, memory and responsibility, wrapping supernatural spectacle around intimate human failings and lingering ambiguity.