The Making of an Epic: Mohammad, Messenger of God

The Making of an Epic: Mohammad, Messenger of God

1976 · 47 min · ★ 6.5 · Documentary

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.

Directed by Geoffrey Helman · Written by Christopher Penfold

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