The Prophet (2012)
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80% of critics liked it
(5 reviews) -
86% want to see it
(7 ratings)
The Prophet takes Kahlil Gibran's classic book of poetic prose, and spins it into a cinematic exploration of love, life and loss. An intimate narration, performed by Thandie Newton, counterpoints the minimalist score with images shot around the world, creating an extraordinary tapestry of people… More The Prophet takes Kahlil Gibran's classic book of poetic prose, and spins it into a cinematic exploration of love, life and loss. An intimate narration, performed by Thandie Newton, counterpoints the minimalist score with images shot around the world, creating an extraordinary tapestry of people and places.
- Directed By
- Gary Tarn
- Written By
- Kahlil Gibran
- Genres
- Documentary
Unrated,
Critic Reviews
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Trevor Johnston, Time Out
Tarn's expansive, intimate, lovely film lets us share the connectedness of humanity, as we see lovers, workers, families all over the world getting on with the business of being alive.
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Peter Bradshaw, Guardian [UK]
Tarn is persuasive, and you can't help but respond to the boldness, intelligence and creativity of his film-making.
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Derek Malcolm, This is London
A visual essay that owes something to Werner Herzog and Chris Marker.
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David Jenkins, Little White Lies
Might not want to make you reach for Kahlil Gilbran's source material, but you'll want to watch the film again.
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Robbie Collin, Daily Telegraph
Gary Tarn's use of digital video and 16mm film provides sumptuous visual texture, but it's a retrograde step from Black Sun, his Bafta-nominated debut.
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