Return Of The Prodigal Son
Freed after spending years in prison, an activist's homecoming turns into a dark affair as his disillusion clashes with his family's expectations. Demonstrating Chahine’s eclecticism, this is an elegant melodrama, exuberant musical, layered allegory, and profound portrait of personal and political disillusionment.
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Return Of The Prodigal Son
Freed after spending years in prison, an activist's homecoming turns into a dark affair as his disillusion clashes with his family's expectations. Demonstrating Chahine’s eclecticism, this is an elegant melodrama, exuberant musical, layered allegory, and profound portrait of personal and political disillusionment.
Orignal Title
عودة الابن الضال
Orignal Language
ar
Duration
2 hr 5 min
Genre
Drama, Music
Status
Released
Release Data
1976-09-24
Produced By
Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC), MISR International Films