Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet
Director: Roger Allers, Gaëtan Brizzi, Paul Brizzi
Actors: Liam Neeson, Salma Hayek, Quvenzhané Wallis
PlotIn a Mediterranean seaside village, a spirited young girl named Almitra meets Mustafa, a renowned poet and artist under house arrest for his revolutionary ideas. Mustafa is set to be deported that day, but the bond formed between him and Almitra ignites a series of shared wisdoms through poetry and illustration. As they walk through the village to the waiting ship, Mustafa delivers profound lessons on love, freedom, marriage, and other facets of life to the villagers who gather to listen. Almitra, who has been mute since her father's death, finds solace and guidance in Mustafa's words, slowly being drawn out of her shell.
As the village becomes enchanted by Mustafa's messages, tension mounts with the authorities who fear his influence. Almitra's mother, Kamila, worried about the daughter's infatuation with Mustafa's ideas, urges caution but also sees the impact his teachings have on her troubled child. The journey to bring Mustafa to the ship becomes a path of spiritual awakening for everyone involved. However, underlying all interactions is the inevitable reality of Mustafa's fate and how each character comes to terms with their beliefs in the face of adversity. Through vibrant animation and evocative storytelling, the narrative eloquently merges personal growth with community transformation.
Writers: Roger Allers, Kahlil Gibran, Hanna Weg
Release Date: 07 Aug 2015
Runtime: 85 min
Rating: PG
Country: Qatar, France, Lebanon, Canada, United States
Language: English
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Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet combines breathtaking artistry, experimental animation, and compelling prose, with top-notch video and audio, delivering an engrossing experience.
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