The Prophet

Synopsis

The Prophet takes Kahlil Gibran’s book of poetic prose, and spins it into a cinematic exploration of love, life and loss. Filmmaker and composer Gary Tarn takes an intimate narration, performed by Thandie Newton, and sets it into a score for orchestra, cello, guitar and synthesizer. This unique soundtrack is juxtaposed with images shot on Tarn’s solo travels – to Serbia, Lebanon, America and Italy amongst others – creating a stylised tapestry of people and places that serves to illustrate Gibran’s words.

Director Biography

Is a filmmaker and composer, born in London, England. Using a classic 1970’s 16mm film camera he started to shoot his debut essay feature Black Sun, travelling in the USA, Iceland and India. Based on interviews with the blind author Hugues de Montalembert, the film was released in 2005, won numerous awards, and was nominated for a film BAFTA.