Director: Barbara Schulz
Cast: Fabrice Luchini, Julia Piaton, Gavril Dartevelle, Johann Dionnet, Camille Japy
Treasure Hunters: On the Tracks of Khufu is a 2025 French adventure-comedy film directed by Barbara Schulz, following a wildly unconventional archaeologist who drags his reluctant family into a chaotic search for one of history's most elusive treasures buried deep in legend.
What is Treasure Hunters: On the Tracks of Khufu about?
Professor Frederic, a brilliant but hopelessly impractical academic, has spent decades obsessing over ancient Egyptian mysteries. When new evidence surfaces pointing to the whereabouts of the legendary treasure of Pharaoh Khufu, he sees his life's work finally within reach. He convinces — or rather, coerces — his skeptical daughter and her restless young son to join him on what promises to be an adventure of archaeological proportions. What unfolds is a series of misadventures across sun-baked landscapes and labyrinthine clues, as the mismatched trio must outmaneuver rivals, decode cryptic riddles, and somehow hold their fractured family together long enough to uncover a prize that may rewrite history — if it exists at all.
Cast & crew
Fabrice Luchini leads the cast as the obsessive professor, bringing his signature blend of dry wit and theatrical eccentricity to the role. Julia Piaton plays his exasperated but resourceful daughter, while Gavril Dartevelle rounds out the central trio as the sharp, energetic grandson. Supporting performances from Camille Japy, Sam Louwyck, and Meriem Serbah add texture and comic momentum across the ensemble.
Context & significance
For Persian-speaking audiences abroad, Treasure Hunters arrives as a refreshing alternative to Hollywood blockbusters — a genuinely funny European family adventure rooted in intellectual humor rather than spectacle. French comedy of this style tends to prize character absurdity and rapid-fire misunderstanding, both of which translate brilliantly across cultures. The Egyptian treasure premise also carries resonance for Iranian diaspora viewers, many of whom grew up with a rich tradition of archeological mythology and classical storytelling. The film's multigenerational family dynamic — three people who love and frustrate each other in equal measure — is universally recognizable. Available with full Persian dubbing, it is an easy watch for the whole family including children and older relatives who prefer their films in Farsi.
Where & how to watch
Treasure Hunters: On the Tracks of Khufu is available on K-Time with full Persian dubbing. Watch it on the web, your TV, or your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download required. Subscribe once and cancel anytime.