<p>Paying homage to her Lebanese roots, Salma Hayek has taken on one of the world’s best-loved books, "The Prophet", in a new film adaptation. The actress and producer merges animation, music and poetry to create a visual celebration of life’s key moments. The film follows Almitra, Kamila and Mustafa and the philosophical questions they face. </p><br />Translated into more than 40 languages, "The Prophet" has been a best-seller since its publication in 1923. Salma Hayek sat down with us to talk about the universal appeal of the text. <br /><br />Visit our website:<br />http://www.france24.com<br /><br />Like us on Facebook:<br />https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English<br /><br />Follow us on Twitter:<br />https://twitter.com/France24_en