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New 'A Prophet' Series Explores Identity and Diversity

10/11/2025

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The six-part reboot of Jacques Audiard’s 2009 film "A Prophet" premiered at the Venice Film Festival and will air on Canal+ in early 2026.
Directed by Enrico Maria Artale, the series follows Malik, a young Black man from Mayotte, as he navigates a Marseille prison with the help of a French-Algerian businessman.
Co-writer Abdel Raouf Dafri highlights the need for diverse immigrant representation in French cinema.
The series addresses themes of religion and identity, reflecting current societal changes, and a second season is being considered based on the first season's reception.

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The six-part reboot of Jacques Audiard’s 2009 film "A Prophet" premiered at the Venice Film Festival and will air on Canal+ in early 2026.
Directed by Enrico Maria Artale, the series follows Malik, a young Black man from Mayotte, as he navigates a Marseille prison with the help of a French-Algerian businessman.
Co-writer Abdel Raouf Dafri highlights the need for diverse immigrant representation in French cinema.
The series addresses themes of religion and identity, reflecting current societal changes, and a second season is being considered based on the first season's reception.