The Message 1977 720p BluRay x264-CiNEFiLE
Producer-director Moustapha Akkad made a true labor of love out of The Message, which seeks nothing less than to tell the story of the origins of Islam. Originally released in the U.S. as Mohammad, Messenger of God, the film has the appeal of most biblical epics: persecuted true believers, a revolutionary prophet scorned by the powers-that-be, and the miraculous triumph of faith. It also has the cheesiness of many biblical epics, with nose-flaring performances and awkward dialogue, but the whole mish-mash is generally entertaining (and informative for those unversed in the “origin stories” of Islam). Akkad had one major hurdle; he couldn’t portray the person or voice of Mohammad himself, as such things are traditionally forbidden in Islam. To say the least, this presents an interesting narrative challenge. Akkad tackles it by having characters address the camera-as-Mohammad, or having disciples step out of Mohammad’s tent to repeat what the prophet has just said.
Plot: Handsomely-mounted historical epic concerns the birth of the Islamic faith and the story of the prophet Mohammed — who, in accordance with the tenants of Islam, is never to be depicted (as this is against certain Islamic schools of thought). In Mecca in the 7th century, Mohammed is visited by a vision of the Angel Gabriel, who urges him to lead the people of Mecca to cast aside the 300 idols of Kaaba and instead worship the one true God, speaking out against the corrupt political and military leaders who rule Mecca…
Genre: Adventure | Biography | Drama | History | War
IMDB Rating: 8.2/10 from 11,856 users
Directed by: Moustapha Akkad
Starring: Anthony Quinn, Irene Papas and Michael Ansara
Release Name: The.Message.1977.720p.BluRay.x264-CiNEFiLE
Size: 6.5 GB
Video: x264 @ 4500 kbit/s
Audio: English, DTS, 755 kbit/s
Runtime: 178 min 9 sec
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