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Muhammad movie.....

  • 02-11-2009 6:15pm
    #1
    TheIrishGrover
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    From BBC
    http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8337721.stm
    An epic movie about Islam's Prophet Muhammad is in the pipeline, backed by a producer of the Lord of the Rings.

    American Barrie Osborne, who also produced The Matrix, told Reuters the film would be an "international epic" aimed at "bridging cultures".

    In accordance with Islamic rules, the Prophet cannot be depicted on screen. Images of the Prophet are considered blasphemous by Muslims.

    The $150m (£91m) English language film should go into production in 2011.

    2010 talks

    Qatari media company Alnoor Holdings, which is behind the plans, said it wanted to attract the "best international talent" for the film.

    "The film will educate people about the true meaning of Islam," Osborne said.

    Raja Sharif, vice president of international projects at Alnoor, told Reuters he expected to conclude deals next year.

    Huh? A movie about Muhammad....Without Muhammad? What is it? "Waiting For Muhammad"?
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Comments

  • #2
    Rhyme
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    I hope it's a thriller.

    I love surprises.


  • #3
    Galvasean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,746 ✭✭✭✭Galvasean


    I look forward to the media storm. Not so much the film.


  • #4
    Otacon
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    BBC News wrote:
    In accordance with Islamic rules, the Prophet cannot be depicted on screen. Images of the Prophet are considered blasphemous by Muslims.

    How is this going to work? Is he going to be the new Keysor Soze? :confused:


  • #5
    johnny_ultimate
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    Otacon wrote: »
    How is this going to work? Is he going to be the new Keysor Soze? :confused:

    They should go the Ed Wood route and have his face constantly obscured by a cape. Brilliant cinematic trickery.


  • #6
    TheIrishGrover
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNtDrUhcKyQ


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  • #7
    speedboatchase
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    Of course they can't show Muhammad, imagine the uproar over the paedophilia :eek:?!


  • #8
    Galvasean
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    speedboatchase wrote: »
    Of course they can't show Muhammad, imagine the uproar over the paedophilia :eek:?!

    There was actually a similar 'offense' over the recent Nativity Story film. The actor who played Mary was only 16 (not to mention pregnant out of wedlock) if I remember correctly. Caused an uproar, but when you think about it, was probably more historically accurate than having a blonde haired, blue eyed 30something playing her.

    I honestly can't se a Mohammed film working. For one, images depicting him are forbidden so it can't possibly not cause 'offense'. Second, if the relationship between Mohammed and his wife is portrayed historically accurately the PC brigade will no doubt want to ban this 'sick paedo filth' or some such. Thirdly, anything else that might be interprated as not making Mohammed come across as absolutely perfect will cause moree 'offense', thereby potentially rwendering the film's protagonist one-dimmensional and boring.


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