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The Making of an Epic: Mohammad, Messenger of God (1976)

The Making of an Epic: Mohammad, Messenger of God (1976)

Documentary
Release Date: 1976, January 1
Directors: Geoffrey Helman, Christopher Penfold
Countries: United Kingdom, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Morocco
Production: Filmco International Productions, Filmco International Productions
Cast: Anthony Quinn, Damien Thomas, Albert Blackshaw, Morris Fowler

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

behind the scenes making of film production