The Making of an Epic: Mohammad, Messenger of God

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TitleThe Making of an Epic: Mohammad, Messenger of God
User score

6.5

Release dateJan 1, 1976
GenreDocumentary
DirectorGeoffrey Helman , Christopher Penfold
Production countryLibyan Arab Jamahiriya, Morocco, United Kingdom
Production companiesFilmco International Productions
Run time47 min.

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.

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