

Un prophète
- Crime
- Drama
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.
A Prophet is a 2009 French crime drama following Malik El Djebena, an illiterate young man sentenced to six years in prison who must navigate the dangerous politics of incarceration. As he gains the trust of a powerful Corsican faction, Malik transforms from a vulnerable newcomer into a hardened strategist. The film is available to stream and purchase on most major platforms.
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Limited theatrical in United States · Rated R
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Tahar RahimMalik El Djebena
Niels ArestrupCésar Luciani
Adel BencherifRyad
Hichem YacoubiReyeb
Reda KatebJordi
Jean-Philippe RicciVettori
Gilles CohenProf
Antoine BaslerPilicci- Pierre LecciaSampierro
Foued NassahAntaro
Jean-Emmanuel PagniSanti
Frédéric GrazianiPrison Warden
Leïla BekhtiDjamila
Rabah LoucifMalik's Lawyer
Slimane DaziLattrache

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When was A Prophet released?
A Prophet premiered on August 26, 2009.
What is A Prophet about?
The film follows Malik El Djebena, an illiterate teenager imprisoned for six years who gradually toughens himself and gains the confidence of a Corsican criminal group that controls the prison.
Where can I watch A Prophet?
A Prophet is available on most major streaming and digital purchase platforms, though availability varies by region.
What genre is A Prophet?
A Prophet is a crime drama that explores power dynamics, survival, and transformation within a prison setting.














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