The Return of the Prodigal Son
Youssef Chahine, Egypt, 1976o
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In this Andre Gide adaptation, an activist is released after many years in prison and returns home, shaking up established relationships among his family members at the farm governed by his strict father. 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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Original title
Awdat al ibn al dal
Genre
Music/Dance, Drama
Running time
120 Min.
Original language
Arabic Ratings