Movie Information

A Prophet

Now Showing at Dendy Canberra Centre
A Prophet (MA15+) 155 mins
Synopsis: Condemned to six years in prison, Malik El Djebena, part Arab, part Corsican, cannot read or write. Arriving at the jail entirely alone, he appears younger and more fragile than the other convicts. He is 19 years old. Cornered by the leader of the Corsican gang currently ruling the prison, he is given a number of 'missions' to carry out, toughening him up and gaining the gang leader's confidence in the process. Malik is a fast learner and rises up the prison ranks, all the while secretly devising his own plans.

Winner of the Festival de Cannes Grand Prix, A Prophet is a compelling story of power, morality and survival, from one of France's most acclaimed directors Jacques Audiard ('The Beat My Heart Skipped').
Awards:
ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE: Best Foreign Film
 
BAFTA NOMINEE: Best Foreign Film
 
GOLDEN GLOBE NOMINEE: Best Foreign Film
 
WINNER BEST FILM: London Film Festival
 
WINNER GRAND PRIX AWARD: Cannes Film Festival
Reviews:'As epic as THE GODFATHER. A must see.' 5 STARS, The London Times

'A smart, stylishly directed and compulsively watchable thriller.' The Daily Telegraph (UK)
Director:Jacques Audiard
Cast:Tahar Rahim
Origin:France
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Distributor:Sony
Rating Advice:Strong violence, sex scenes and coarse language