“The Prophet” heads to Cannes

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The long awaited 3D animated movie “The Prophet”, based on Gebran Khalil Gebran’s book, will be partially screened for the first time during this year’s Cannes Festival on Saturday, May 17. The movie, produced by Salma Hayek and directed by Roger Allers (who was behind “The Lion King”) gathers a group of internationally acclaimed artists: the music was composed by Oscar winning Gabriel Yared, and voice casts include actors such as Liam Neeson, John Krasinski, Frank Langella and Alfred Molina. “The Prophet”, first published in 1923, is one of the best-selling books of all times, having sold over 100 million copies. Gebran’s work has been translated into more than 40 languages, and he is one of the world’s most well known poets. “The Prophet” had a $12 million budget, which FFA Private Bank co-financed by providing $4 million from different investors it represents. “FFA Private Bank’s Investment Banking division structured