A Prophet (2009)
The 2009 French film A Prophet is a powerful and gripping drama that follows the story of Malik El Djebena, a young man who is sent to prison for six years. During his time in prison, Malik is forced to navigate the dangerous and complex world of the criminal underworld. One of the most powerful aspects of the film is its exploration of the sexual moments that occur throughout the story.
The film opens with Malik being sent to prison and immediately being confronted with the harsh realities of life in the prison. He is forced to fight for his survival and quickly learns that he must use his wits and cunning to survive. This is highlighted in a scene where Malik is propositioned by a fellow inmate for a sexual encounter. Malik is initially hesitant but eventually agrees to the encounter in order to gain favor with the other inmates. This scene is a powerful example of how Malik is forced to use his sexuality as a tool to survive in the prison.
Throughout the film, Malik is also confronted with the power of his own sexuality. He is attracted to a fellow inmate, Ryad, and the two eventually become lovers. This relationship is a powerful example of how Malik is able to find love and acceptance in a place where he is otherwise isolated and alone. The film also explores the power dynamics between Malik and Ryad, as Malik is forced to use his sexuality to gain favor with Ryad and the other inmates.
The film also explores the power of sexuality in the outside world. Malik is eventually released from prison and is able to find a job and start a new life. However, he is still haunted by his past and is forced to confront the power of his own sexuality. This is highlighted in a scene where Malik is propositioned by a woman in a bar. He is initially hesitant but eventually agrees to the encounter in order to gain favor with the woman. This scene is a powerful example of how Malik is still struggling to come to terms with his own sexuality and the power it holds over him.
Overall, A Prophet is a powerful and gripping drama that explores the complex and often dangerous world of sexuality. The film highlights the power of sexuality in both the prison and outside world and how it can be used as a tool to gain favor and acceptance. The film is a powerful exploration of the power of sexuality and how it can be used for both good and bad.
Malik is being strip searched by guards. He is shown fully nude, covering his genitals, trying to preserve his modesty with his hands. His pubic hair is partially visible The guard orders him to raise his hands, and his genitals and pubic hair are fully visible very briefly. The camera keeps above the waist for most of the scene. He does bend over for the guard, and we see that from the front.
Prison shower scene. Reyeb and Malik Djebena (un Prophete's title character) show buttocks only. Reyeb asks Malik to "suck me off" for hash. They are in seperate showers, verbal exchange takes place through stall wall. Malik is in his cell, and pictures of naked women in adult magazine can be seen. Middle of film: Malik is watching a porn dvd in his cell, you can see the porn action in the scene for several seconds. Malik is visited by a blonde from the outside, and they are shown having sex in his cell, in three different positions. The blonde is shown bouncing on his unclothed groin, he is wearing a shirt and her skirt and shirt are pulled up. We see her breasts in one scene, and in one scene he is covering them with his hands. Two scenes later, Malik is in his cell and puts in a DVD of "You Only Live Twice" and after the title runs we see Ryad has taped a party over the movie, a girl at the party shows her breasts and says "I like cock". There are numerous (too numerous to index) references to "sucking cock", and other prison-type forced and consensual sex acts referred to in the contexts of favors, punishment, or pleasure.