French writer and director Jacques Audiard delivers his best work with this riveting tale of organized crime within the prison. Tahar Rahim gives a terrific performance as the young Arab protagonist who's sent to prison to get an education to rise in the mob through the help of the ruling Corsican gang's leader. Audiard gives an unflinching and brutal look at the prison system where crime only pays to those who grab the opportunity and accept the brutal forces of reality. The film never loses its focus and grabs your attention till the last minute. The credit goes to Audiard who had the courage to cast an unknown actor to deliver a commending performance throughout the entire film that usually requires a more experienced actor. Tahar Rahim rises to the challenge with a star making performance. Niels Arestrup and the rest of the cast and crew are outstanding. YRCinema's coverage of the 62nd Festival de Cannes.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
A Prophet
French writer and director Jacques Audiard delivers his best work with this riveting tale of organized crime within the prison. Tahar Rahim gives a terrific performance as the young Arab protagonist who's sent to prison to get an education to rise in the mob through the help of the ruling Corsican gang's leader. Audiard gives an unflinching and brutal look at the prison system where crime only pays to those who grab the opportunity and accept the brutal forces of reality. The film never loses its focus and grabs your attention till the last minute. The credit goes to Audiard who had the courage to cast an unknown actor to deliver a commending performance throughout the entire film that usually requires a more experienced actor. Tahar Rahim rises to the challenge with a star making performance. Niels Arestrup and the rest of the cast and crew are outstanding. YRCinema's coverage of the 62nd Festival de Cannes.
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