A Prophet January 19, 2011

A Prophet (Jacques Audiard, 2009) will be screened on Wednesday 19th January at 7.30pm in the Studio Theatre. The film is an 18 certificate. French with English subtitles.

Condemned to six years in prison, 19 year-old Malik El Djbena cannot read nor write. Arriving at the jail alone, he appears younger and more fragile than the other convicts. Cornered by the leader of the Corsican gang who rules the prison, he is given a number of "missions" to carry out, toughening him up and gaining the gang leader's confidence in the process.  But Malik is brave and a fast learner, daring to secretly develop his own plans ...

Winner of the Grand Prix Award at Cannes and Best Film, London Film Festival 2009

Running Time: 154 minutes

Tickets: £3.00 / £2.50 concs. Entry is on a first come, first served basis. However, tickets can be booked in advance by calling 01695 584480.

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For details of what's on this season at the Studio Theatre, view the programme of Short Cuts screenings.

Alternatively, for what's on this season at the Rose Theatre, visit the Rose Theatre website.

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