The Last Prophet
Jan 01, 1996 · 59m
Director
Jerome de MissolzOverview
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is the last in the line of a family of Pakistani musicians who have dominated qawwali (Sufi song) for 600 years. The Sufis translate their belief in Islam through poetry, music and song, elevating their souls in public and going into a trance like state. I discovered the Music Room, a theatrical, mystical space, a tomb cut off from reality. It was here I decided that I would approach the intimate, spritual reality of the musician. I wanted to deal with the artist's "world" dimension, remixed house-and-funky style in England. In this way I could treat the question of art caught in a tug-of-war between proselytism and commerce
Cast of The Last Prophet
Crew of The Last Prophet
About The Last Prophet
What is The Last Prophet about?
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is the last in the line of a family of Pakistani musicians who have dominated qawwali (Sufi song) for 600 years. The Sufis translate their belief in Islam through poetry, music and song, elevating their souls in public and going into a trance like state. I discovered the Music Room, a theatrical, mystical space, a tomb cut off from reality. It was here I decided that I…
When was The Last Prophet released?
The Last Prophet was released on January 1, 1996.
How long is The Last Prophet?
The Last Prophet runs 59 minutes.
Who directed The Last Prophet?
The Last Prophet was directed by Jerome de Missolz.
Who is in the cast of The Last Prophet?
The cast of The Last Prophet includes Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (Self).