A Prophet 2009
7.8 / 10
A Prophet
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.
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.
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All 3 Videos & 13 Photos
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Full Cast & Crew
... Malik El Djebena
... César Luciani
... Ryad
... Reyeb
... Jordi
... Vettori
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See All 1 Reviews23 Jun 2021 by Andres Gomez
Great movie in all aspects; great story and script, great cast and great performances. One of the best movies I've watched lately.
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Release Date:
Aug 26, 2009 (France,Italy)
Run Time:
2hr 35`
MMPA Rating:
R
Original Language:
French
Production Countries:
France,Italy
Status:
Released
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Great movie in all aspects; great story and script, great cast and great performances. One of the best movies I've watched lately.
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Directors & Credit Writers
... Director
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... Malik El Djebena
... César Luciani
... Ryad
... Reyeb
... Jordi
... Vettori
... Prof
... Pilicci
... Sampierro
... Antaro
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... Prison Warden
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... Malik's Lawyer
... Lattrache
... Le juge d'application des peines
... Le procureur
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... Extras Casting
... Co-producer
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