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.
Production
The sheer madness of building Mecca in Morocco.
Costume
17,000 handmade costumes, one very stressed wardrobe department.
Direction
Akkad's dual-language shoot: twice the film, twice the headaches.
Director
Geoffrey Helman
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Mecca set was so massive it became a tourist attraction and was later used for other productions.
Akkad made this film partly as a response to Hollywood's stereotypical portrayal of Arabs, funding it independently when studios balked.
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