A Prophet: DVD Review
A Prophet
Released by Sony
Rating: R18
Winner of the Grand Jury prize in 2009 at Cannes,A Prophet clearly
deserves its accolades.
This is the tale of Malik, (Tahar Rahim) a 19 year old French Arab
sentenced to 6 years in jail.
Finding himself in over his head initially, Malik is ordered to
kill a Mafia informant by the Mob inside the prison - or forfeit
his own life.
With no choice, Malik carries out the crime and subsequently finds
he rises through thr ranks of the Mafia inside the jail. Pretty
soon, Malik is a pivotal part of life behind bars - but soon
realizes that there will come a time when he's leaving jail to
embark on the next stage of his life.
A Prophet is a sophisticated, restrained and sensitive drama with a
wonderful central performance from Tahar Rahim.
It's deeply compelling, richly rewarding and gripping from
beginning to end.
This is a film to be treasured.
Extras: Deleted scenes, commentary and rehearsal
footage.
Rating: 8/10
