The Making of an Epic: Mohammad, Messenger of God
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An in-depth look at the making of ‘The Message’, featuring interviews with key figures such as Moustapha Akkad, the film's producer, who shares his personal connection to the project. The documentary covers various aspects of the production, including the construction of the massive historical Mecca set, the creation of costumes, and the challenges of shooting in the desert. It also discusses the decision to shoot the film in two different languages (Arabic and English) and the unique issues that arose from this choice.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Geoffrey Helman, Christopher Penfold
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Penfold
- Original Title
- The Making of an Epic: Mohammad, Messenger of God
- Country of Origin
- Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Morocco, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Studios
- Filmco International Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Geoffrey Helman, Christopher Penfold
Christopher Penfold
Barry Chattington, Stuart Taylor, Alfred Cox
Geoffrey Helman
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Penfold
Writer
Geoffrey Helman
Director
Christopher Penfold
Director
Barry Chattington
Editor
Stuart Taylor
Editor
Alfred Cox
Editor
Geoffrey Helman
Producer
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What is The Making of an Epic: Mohammad, Messenger of God about?
An in-depth look at the making of ‘The Message’, featuring interviews with key figures such as Moustapha Akkad, the film's producer, who shares his personal connection to the project. The documentary covers various aspects of the production, including the construction of the massive historical Mecca set, the creation of costumes, and the challenges of shooting in the desert. It also discusses the decision to shoot the film in two different languages (Arabic and English) and the unique issues that arose from this choice.
Who directed The Making of an Epic: Mohammad, Messenger of God?
The Making of an Epic: Mohammad, Messenger of God was directed by Geoffrey Helman, Christopher Penfold.
Who stars in The Making of an Epic: Mohammad, Messenger of God?
The principal cast of The Making of an Epic: Mohammad, Messenger of God includes Damien Thomas, Moustapha Akkad, Albert Blackshaw, Anthony Quinn, John Bloom.
When was The Making of an Epic: Mohammad, Messenger of God released and how long is it?
The Making of an Epic: Mohammad, Messenger of God was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 47m.