The Making of an Epic: Mohammad, Messenger of God
6.5
1976
47m
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.
Key Crew
Director
Geoffrey Helman
Producers
Geoffrey Helman
Writers
Christopher Penfold
Cast (7)
Damien Thomas
Narrator (Voice)
Moustapha Akkad
Himself
Albert Blackshaw
Himself
