The Making of an Epic: Mohammad, Messenger of God
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An in-depth look at the making of ‘The Message’, featuring interviews with key figures such as Moustapha Akkad, the film's producer, who shares his personal connection to the project. The documentary covers various aspects of the production, including the construction of the massive historical Mecca set, the creation of costumes, and the challenges of shooting in the desert. It also discusses the decision to shoot the film in two different languages (Arabic and English) and the unique issues that arose from this choice.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1976-01-01
Runtime: 47 mins
Director: Geoffrey Helman, Christopher Penfold
Writer: Christopher Penfold
Spoken language: English
Genres: Documentary
Original title: The Making of an Epic: Mohammad, Messenger of God
Production Companies: Filmco International Productions
Production Countries: Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Morocco, United Kingdom
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