Since its publication in 1923, Lebanese poet Kahlil Gibran’s ‘The Prophet’, has been a classic around the world; one of the bestselling books of the 20th century, it has been translated into more than 40 languages. Turning this collection of poems into a feature film is a monumental task, but writer-director Roger Allers (Disney’s ‘The Lion King’) has risen to the occasion. The result is a beautiful and charming tale that remains faithful to the spirit of Gibran’s original text.
Mustafa, a political prisoner, obtains his freedom the same day he meets mischievous young Almitra, who follows him on his trek through the town to the ship that will take him home. Along the way, the townspeople ask for Mustafa’s opinion on several of life’s questions, and his wisdom is illustrated by glorious animated sequences by eight acclaimed animation artists, among them celebrated Gulf director Mohammed Saeed Harib (of ‘Freej’ fame) and Academy Award winner Joan Gratz (‘Mona Lisa Descending a Staircase’).
Co-funded by the Doha Film Institute, and produced by Salma Hayek Pinault – who also lends her voice to the film, along with Liam Neeson – ‘Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet’ had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, after a sneak preview screening at Cannes. It is a magnificent accomplishment, one that is certain to bring Gibran’s beloved poetry to a new generation of admirers.
Mustafa, a political prisoner, obtains his freedom the same day he meets mischievous young Almitra, who follows him on his trek through the town to the ship that will take him home. Along the way, the townspeople ask for Mustafa’s opinion on several of life’s questions, and his wisdom is illustrated by glorious animated sequences by eight acclaimed animation artists, among them celebrated Gulf director Mohammed Saeed Harib (of ‘Freej’ fame) and Academy Award winner Joan Gratz (‘Mona Lisa Descending a Staircase’).
Co-funded by the Doha Film Institute, and produced by Salma Hayek Pinault – who also lends her voice to the film, along with Liam Neeson – ‘Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet’ had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, after a sneak preview screening at Cannes. It is a magnificent accomplishment, one that is certain to bring Gibran’s beloved poetry to a new generation of admirers.
Since its publication in 1923, Lebanese poet Kahlil Gibran’s ‘The Prophet’, has been a classic around the world; one of the bestselling books of the 20th century, it has been translated into more than 40 languages. Turning this collection of poems into a feature film is a monumental task, but writer-director Roger Allers (Disney’s ‘The Lion King’) has risen to the occasion. The result is a beautiful and charming tale that remains faithful to the spirit of Gibran’s original text.
Mustafa, a political prisoner, obtains his freedom the same day he meets mischievous young Almitra, who follows him on his trek through the town to the ship that will take him home. Along the way, the townspeople ask for Mustafa’s opinion on several of life’s questions, and his wisdom is illustrated by glorious animated sequences by eight acclaimed animation artists, among them celebrated Gulf director Mohammed Saeed Harib (of ‘Freej’ fame) and Academy Award winner Joan Gratz (‘Mona Lisa Descending a Staircase’).
Co-funded by the Doha Film Institute, and produced by Salma Hayek Pinault – who also lends her voice to the film, along with Liam Neeson – ‘Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet’ had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, after a sneak preview screening at Cannes. It is a magnificent accomplishment, one that is certain to bring Gibran’s beloved poetry to a new generation of admirers.
Mustafa, a political prisoner, obtains his freedom the same day he meets mischievous young Almitra, who follows him on his trek through the town to the ship that will take him home. Along the way, the townspeople ask for Mustafa’s opinion on several of life’s questions, and his wisdom is illustrated by glorious animated sequences by eight acclaimed animation artists, among them celebrated Gulf director Mohammed Saeed Harib (of ‘Freej’ fame) and Academy Award winner Joan Gratz (‘Mona Lisa Descending a Staircase’).
Co-funded by the Doha Film Institute, and produced by Salma Hayek Pinault – who also lends her voice to the film, along with Liam Neeson – ‘Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet’ had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, after a sneak preview screening at Cannes. It is a magnificent accomplishment, one that is certain to bring Gibran’s beloved poetry to a new generation of admirers.
