What is A Prophet?
A Prophet is a film first released in 2009. Catalogued under Crime, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2009
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 155 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 26, 2009
- Studios
- Why Not Productions, Chic Films, Page 114
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
A Prophet is a film first released in 2009. Catalogued under Crime, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Why Not Productions, Chic Films, Page 114. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A young inmate learns the hard rules of prison life.”
- Insightful look at prison hierarchy
- Tense atmosphere of crime drama
- Compelling character evolution
- Lengthy runtime may test patience
- Violent themes may be unsettling
Watch it if you appreciate gritty crime dramas that explore power dynamics in prison.
The film contains intense adult themes and harsh language, suitable for mature viewers.
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Who is the protagonist?
The story follows Malik El Djebena, a young man sentenced to six years in prison.
What is Malik's sentence?
He is sentenced to six years behind bars.
What challenge does Malik face upon entering prison?
He is illiterate and initially younger and more vulnerable than other inmates.
Which group does Malik become involved with?
He falls under the sway of a Corsican group that enforces its rule inside the prison.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is a crime drama set within a prison environment.