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A Prophet
CrimeDrama

A PROPHET

"Escaping the prison of life."

20092h 35m7.6 TMDb

Directed by Jacques Audiard

Spoiler-Free

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.

Cast

Tahar Rahim

Tahar Rahim

Malik El Djebena

Niels Arestrup

Niels Arestrup

César Luciani

Adel Bencherif

Adel Bencherif

Ryad

Hichem Yacoubi

Hichem Yacoubi

Reyeb

Reda Kateb

Reda Kateb

Jordi

Jean-Philippe Ricci

Jean-Philippe Ricci

Vettori

Gilles Cohen

Gilles Cohen

Prof

Antoine Basler

Antoine Basler

Pilicci

Movie Vibe

Suspense6.8
Emotion7.4
Complexity7.7
Humor5
Realism8.5
Action5
Darkness7.5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories
  • fans of moral complexity and intrigue
  • viewers who appreciate critically recognized cinema

May not appeal to

  • those looking for a quick watch
  • those seeking nonstop action

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