# The Prophet (2014)

> An exiled poet journeys toward freedom while his spoken wisdom becomes a perceived threat to an authoritarian regime.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/169151

## Facts

- Runtime: 85 min
- Genres: Animation
- Director: Roger Allers, Bill Plympton, Gaëtan Brizzi, Joan C. Gratz, Joann Sfar, Michał Socha, Mohammad Saeed Harib, Nina Paley, Paul Brizzi, Tomm Moore
- Cast: Liam Neeson, Salma Hayek Pinault, John Krasinski, Frank Langella, Alfred Molina, John Rhys-Davies, Quvenzhané Wallis, Assaf Cohen
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1640718/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: philosophical, contemplative, uplifting, family movie night, reflective afternoon

## Synopsis

An exiled artist's journey home becomes a battle against oppressive forces that fear the truth.

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