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A Prophet
Escaping the prison of life.
Escaping the prison of life.
Crime, Drama - 2009
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Sentenced to six years in prison, Malik El Djebena is alone in the world and can neither read nor write. On his arrival at the prison, he seems younger and more brittle than the others detained there. At once he falls under the sway of a group of Corsicans who enforce their rule in the prison. As the 'missions' go by, he toughens himself and wins the confidence of the Corsican group.
Director:
,
Jacques Audiard
Cast:
,
Niels Arestrup
,
Gilles Cohen
,
Antoine Basler
,
Tahar Rahim
,
Adel Bencherif
,
Hichem Yacoubi
,
Reda Kateb
,
Jean-Philippe Ricci
,
Foued Nassah
,
Pierre Leccia

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Rated:
R
Runtime:
155 min
Release date:
26 Aug 2009
Country:
FR, IT
Languages:
Arabic, Corsican, French
Budget:
$13,000,000
Revenue:
$17,873,691
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 52 wins & 55 nominations total

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
Audiard never overplays the new experiences facing Malik, be they violent or touching. Yet his tender regard for our complicated hero shines through.
– Lisa Kennedy,
Denver Post,
19 Mar 2010
fresh:
The success of Malik is sheer American dream via France: Anyone can make it if they try hard enough. Make it at what, of course, is always the question.
– Tom Long,
Detroit News,
26 Mar 2010
fresh:
A Prophet is essential viewing for art-film buffs and crime-flick fans, but also for anyone who's looking for a great story, terrific acting and masterful filmmaking.
– Calvin Wilson,
St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
1 Apr 2010
fresh:
Audiard has talked about the prospects of a sequel to A Prophet. With the foundation he has built here, it would be a welcome one.
– David Germain,
Associated Press,
2 Apr 2010
fresh:
A movie that stands with the best prison thrillers from any country; a film that vividly illustrates the connection between prison and the violent, radical form of Islam that keeps much of Europe on edge.
– Roger Moore,
Orlando Sentinel,
21 Apr 2010
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