The Art of World Animation: KAHLIL GIBRAN’S THE PROPHET

Watch Trailer Director: Roger Allers
Writer(s): Kahlil Gibran (story) and Roger Allers (screenplay)
Cast: Liam Neeson, Salma Hayek, John Krasinski and Quvenzhané Wallis

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The Prophet, by Lebanese author Kahlil Gibran, is among the most popular volumes of poetry ever written, selling over 1000 million copies in forty languages since its publication in 1923. Gibran’s timeless verses have been given enchanting new form in this painterly cinematic adventure about freedom and the power of human expression.

“For audiences interested in an earnest, inspirational story, full of timeless messages and beautiful animation, this is a lovely reminder of how to live life with purpose and joy.” -Sandie Angulo Chen, Washington Post

“The film is likely to attract new readers to the book – and remind longtime fans why they were attracted to the writings in the first place.” -David Lewis, San Francisco Chronicle

“Dreamy children will probably be fascinated, and in the process they’ll see a world of Middle Eastern culture seldom shown in films.” -Ferran Smith Nehme, New York Post

“A work of essential spiritual enlightenment, elegantly interpreted by nine of the world’s leading independent animators, all tied up and wrapped in a family-friendly bow by The Lion King director Roger Allers.” -Peter Debruge, Variety