A Prophet movie preview, trailer and showtimes for Dubai

A Prophet movie preview

Submitted by Salman (The Editor) on March 11, 2010 – 11:31 amComment

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A Prophet (Un prophète) is a highly acclaimed 2009 French film and crime drama by Jacques Audiard, centered around a young Arab man sent to a French prison who soon becomes a mafia kingpin.

The film is the recipient of the Cannes Grand Prix and the London Film Award as well as an Academy Award nomination.

A Prophet releases in Dubai cinemas on 11 March 2010.

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Plot: Sentenced to six years in prison, young man Malik El Djebena (Tahar Rahim) is alone in the world and can neither read nor write. On his arrival at the prison he falls under the sway of a Corsican Mafia group, led by Luciani, who enforce their rule in the prison. Malik toughens himself and wins the confidence of the Corsican group. He follows Luciani’s orders to kill prisoner Reyeb. Luciani arranges 12-hour leaves for Malik, in which Luciani sends him on missions, including murder. Malik learns how to read and write, and uses all his intelligence to discreetly develop his own network. His power grows and finally he is no longer on Luciani’s side.

Cast: Tahar Rahim, Niels Arestrup, Adel Bencherif
Genre: Crime/Drama
Rating: R
Duration: 155 minute
Release date: 11 March 2010 (UAE)
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