The Prophet
Synopsis
Gary Tarn has grappled with the Lebanese poet and thinker Kahlil Gibran's classic 'The Prophet' from 1923, which is famous worldwide for its main character's simple, inspiring answers to the questions with which all of us grapple. From love to crime, from marriage to work, from beauty to the ultimate death. Instead of a traditional film adaptation Tarn has been guided by actress Thandie Newton's reading of the text - and then traveled around the world with his 16mm and HD camera and filmed people, situations and places that resonate with, rather than illustrate, the text's themes.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Tarn
- Original Title
- The Prophet
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
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What is The Prophet about?
Gary Tarn has grappled with the Lebanese poet and thinker Kahlil Gibran's classic 'The Prophet' from 1923, which is famous worldwide for its main character's simple, inspiring answers to the questions with which all of us grapple. From love to crime, from marriage to work, from beauty to the ultimate death. Instead of a traditional film adaptation Tarn has been guided by actress Thandie Newton's reading of the text - and then traveled around the world with his 16mm and HD camera and filmed people, situations and places that resonate with, rather than illustrate, the text's themes.
Who directed The Prophet?
The Prophet was directed by Gary Tarn.
Who stars in The Prophet?
The principal cast of The Prophet includes Thandiwe Newton.
When was The Prophet released and how long is it?
The Prophet was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.