
A Prophet
Escaping the prison of life.
Directed by Jacques Audiard
Produced by Why Not Productions, Chic Films
A grim, psychologically intense portrait of a vulnerable young man's brutal transformation within the prison system, driven by survival and the corrupting influence of organized crime.
Sentenced to six years in prison, Malik El Djebena is alone in the world and can neither read nor write. On his arrival at the prison, he seems younger and more brittle than the others detained there. At once he falls under the sway of a group of Corsicans who enforce their rule in the prison. As the 'missions' go by, he toughens himself and wins the confidence of the Corsican group.
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Is A Prophet violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.
Is A Prophet scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.
Is A Prophet easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.
Is A Prophet sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Does A Prophet end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like A Prophet
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like A Prophet, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like A Prophet, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































