Moustapha Akkad’s classic film has been restored thanks to the efforts of his son. Producer Malek is bringing a new 4D restoration to cinemas, 42 years after it was banned in the region.

'The Message' was released in 1976 and was greeted by a virtual blanket ban on the Arabic language version at cinemas across the Middle East.

<p>Moustapha Akkad&rsquo;s classic film has been restored thanks to the efforts of his son.&nbsp;Producer Malek is bringing a new 4D restoration to cinemas, 42 years after it was banned in the region.</p>
<p>'The Message' was released in 1976 and was greeted by a virtual blanket ban on the Arabic language version at cinemas across the Middle East.</p>

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