directed by: Jacques Audiard, year: 2009
actors: Tahar Rahim, Niels Arestrup, Adel Bencherif

A Prophet is a gripping French crime drama that follows Malik El Djebena, a young Arab man who rises through the ranks of a French prison hierarchy. Sentenced to six years in prison, Malik finds himself embroiled in the power struggles between Corsican and Muslim factions. Navigating a world of violence and deceit, Malik learns the rules of survival, eventually transforming into a powerful and influential figure within the criminal underworld. The film is a compelling exploration of power, identity, and ambition.

Incarceration, Power Dynamics, Survival, Identity Transformation, Crime Underworld