('BIFF' Bermuda International Film Festival - FEATURE)
A Prophet is a film of uncompromising power and intelligence. This is a tough story of a young Muslim from North Africa, who must learn to navigate the uncompromising reality of the French penal system. In this prison, power is held not by the guards, but by a grizzled Corsican kingpin. It is not long before new prisoner, Malik, is dutifully carrying out César's orders. Obedience means survival. Gradually, César learns to rely on the North African. But blood flows deep, and when a group of Muslims arrives in prison and begins to threaten César's power, Malik finds himself having to make decisions. P, V, MS
