Released
Return Of The Prodigal Son
September 24 1976 (over 48 years ago)Rating
59
Based on
27 reviews
- Director: Youssef Chahine
- Writer: Salah Jahin
- Genres: Drama, Music
- Runtime: 2 h 5 m
- Countries: Algeria, Egypt
- Companies: Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC), MISR International Films
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.
