Ismaili Centre hosts premiere film screening of "Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet"

Written and directed by Roger Allers — director of the Oscar-winning film The Lion King — the animated production tells the story of Mustafa, a political prisoner, who meets a mischievous eight year old girl in the fictional island of Orphales. As Mustafa shares his wisdom and poems, the viewer is transported to breathtaking imaginary worlds. His nine stories carry messages of peace, love, friendship and brotherhood.

 

Acclaimed by critics worldwide, The Prophet had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival 2014 before being screened at other prestigious film festivals around the world. The voices of the animated characters come from well-known American actors including Salma Hayek (who also co-produced the film), Liam Neeson and Alfred Molina.

 

Portugal’s Secretary of State for Culture Miguel Honrado and High Commissioner for Migration Pedro Calado were present at the screening, along with Huzur Mukhi Rahim Firozali, President of the Ismaili Council for Portugal, and Ismaili Council Vice-President Huzur Mukhi Azim Manji.