The Prophet (2014)
The Prophet (2014) is an animated drama based on Kahlil Gibran’s 1923 novel of the same title. It takes place in Lebanon during the Ottoman Empire, where Kamila, a widowed mother, serves as the housekeeper for Mustafa, a foreign poet and political activist held under house arrest. Mustafa is guarded by Halim, a soldier who secretly admires Kamila. Kamila’s daughter Almitra has become withdrawn after her father’s passing and often steals from local vendors. Her only companions are seagulls, with whom she communicates through birdlike sounds. As Mustafa prepares to leave for his homeland before nightfall, his pompous Sergeant escorts him to the ship. During this time, he converses with Kamila, Almitra, Halim and other townspeople who see him as a hero.
Mustafa’s conversations, spanning topics such as freedom, parenthood, marriage, work, food, love, and morality, are brought to life by the film’s diverse directors with their own unique flair. However, upon reaching the ship, Mustafa is instead imprisoned in a fortress by the army. The commanding officer deems Mustafa’s writings rebellious and demands that he retract them. Despite the threat of death by firing squad the next morning unless he renounces his words, Mustafa stands firm in his conviction that they are not seditious. As the night wears on, Kamila, Almitra and Halim conspire to help Mustafa escape. Peering through his cell window for the first time since her father’s passing, Almitra finally finds her voice and speaks to Mustafa. But despite their efforts and her pleading, Mustafa remains steadfast in his decision not to flee. He instead gives a final animated poem on death before facing his fate at dawn.
Date of download: 2015-11-11T17:22:34+00:00
Cast:  Liam NeesonMustafa  Salma HayekKamila  John KrasinskiHalim  Frank LangellaPasha  Alfred MolinaSergeant  Quvenzhané WallisAlmitra |
The Prophet (2014) is an animated drama based on Kahlil Gibran’s 1923 novel of the same title. It takes place in Lebanon during the Ottoman Empire, where Kamila, a widowed mother, serves as the housekeeper for Mustafa, a foreign poet and political activist held under house arrest. Mustafa is guarded by Halim, a soldier who secretly admires Kamila. Kamila’s daughter Almitra has become withdrawn after her father’s passing and often steals from local vendors. Her only companions are seagulls, with whom she communicates through birdlike sounds. As Mustafa prepares to leave for his homeland before nightfall, his pompous Sergeant escorts him to the ship. During this time, he converses with Kamila, Almitra, Halim and other townspeople who see him as a hero.
Mustafa’s conversations, spanning topics such as freedom, parenthood, marriage, work, food, love, and morality, are brought to life by the film’s diverse directors with their own unique flair. However, upon reaching the ship, Mustafa is instead imprisoned in a fortress by the army. The commanding officer deems Mustafa’s writings rebellious and demands that he retract them. Despite the threat of death by firing squad the next morning unless he renounces his words, Mustafa stands firm in his conviction that they are not seditious. As the night wears on, Kamila, Almitra and Halim conspire to help Mustafa escape. Peering through his cell window for the first time since her father’s passing, Almitra finally finds her voice and speaks to Mustafa. But despite their efforts and her pleading, Mustafa remains steadfast in his decision not to flee. He instead gives a final animated poem on death before facing his fate at dawn.
