The Prophet (2014)

Exiled artist and poet Mustafa embarks on a journey home with his housekeeper and her daughter; together the trio must evade the authorities who fear that the truth in Mustafa's words will incite rebellion.

Directors:

Roger Allers, Gaëtan Brizzi

Writers:

Roger Allers (screenplay by), Kahlil Gibran (based on the novel by)

Stars:

Liam Neeson, Salma Hayek, Quvenzhané Wallis

1 win & 10 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Liam Neeson	...	Mustafa (voice)
Salma Hayek	...	Kamila (voice) (as Salma Hayek-Pinault)
John Krasinski	...	Halim (voice)
Frank Langella	...	Pasha (voice)
Alfred Molina	...	Sergeant (voice)
Quvenzhané Wallis	...	Almitra (voice)
Assaf Cohen	...	Baker / Date Seller / Groom (voice)
John Kassir	...	Baker / Man in Turban / Donkey Driver / English Tourist / Fisherman (voice)
Nick Jameson	...	Grocer / Male Guest / Grandpa / Male Villager (voice)
Fred Tatasciore	...	Orange Seller / Bride's Father / Drummer (voice)
Terri Douglas	...	Female Vendor #1 (voice)
Lynnanne Zager	...	Female Vendor #1 (voice)
Leah Allers	...	Woman with Shawl / Bride (voice)
Caden Armstrong	...	School Girl (voice)
Gunnar Sizemore	...	School Boy (voice)

Storyline

Exiled artist and poet Mustafa embarks on a journey home with his housekeeper and her daughter; together the trio must evade the authorities who fear that the truth in Mustafa's words will incite rebellion.

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Plot Keywords:

f rated | based on book | 

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Genres:

Animation | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic elements including some violence and sensual images

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site

Country:

USA France Canada Lebanon Qatar

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 August 2015 (USA)

Also Known As:

Kahlil Gibran's the Prophet

Box Office

Budget:

$12,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$27,435, 9 August 2015, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$335,030, 27 September 2015

Company Credits

Production Co:

Doha Film Institute,Participant Media,Code Red Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Salma Hayek studied in Stella Adler Studio of Acting. One of the first exercises in Adler Technique class is to read Khalil Gibran's The Prophet, pick the chapter that touches you the most and talk about it in front of the class tying it to your personal life. It's probably there were she read the book for the first time.

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Quotes

Mustafa: [giving newlywed advice as an older couple flamenco dances] You shall be together when the white wings of death scatter your days. Yes, you shall be together even in the silent memory of God. But let there be spaces in your togetherness, and let the winds of the heavens dance between you. Love one another, but make not a bond of love. Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls.
Mustafa: Fill each other's cup, but drink not from one cup. Give one another of your bread, but eat not from...
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Connections

Referenced in Star Wars: Slight Ticket Malfunction (2015)

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Soundtracks

On Children
Written by Damien Rice
Performed by Damien Rice

User Reviews

A Unique Movie not to be missed!

I bought the ticket for this movie with very low expectations, but God was I wrong!

Soon after the opening scene, I realized that this was no ordinary movie. It's different from any other I've seen... and in so many ways: the mind-blowing messages; the brilliant blending of poetry, music, painting, and animation; and the way it propels one's imagination up to an entirely new level, all the time staying true to the soul of Khalil Gibran's artistic genius.

I highly recommend this exceptional movie to everyone who loves life and appreciates art in all its forms. Being a sensual mind opener, this masterpiece succeeds at making the viewer not only enjoy it, but enjoy existence as a whole too.

Hats off to Salma Hayek, Liam Neeson, Gabriel Yared, and of course Roger Allers.

If you are tired of all the pretentious movies out there, don't miss out on this simple one. After all, simplicity is the ultimate sophistication, right?

9/10 (being the 'stingy with the grades' reviewer that I am)