A Prophet(2026)

A Prophet is a French crime drama following Malik, a young Comorian arrested for drug possession and thrust into the brutal world of a maximum-security prison. Trapped between warring gangs, Malik accepts protection from Massoud, a powerful inmate who runs a lucrative smuggling operation. What begins as survival quickly becomes a calculated power play. Malik discovers he's merely a pawn in Massoud's empire and must outmaneuver his mentor to gain control and secure his own future. Set in modern-day Marseille, the film chronicles Malik's transformation from desperate newcomer to ruthless operator, exploring themes of loyalty, betrayal, and ambition within prison walls. Gritty and unflinching, A Prophet captures the moral compromises required to survive in an unforgiving system.