Return of the Prodigal Son

2h 5m 1976 Drama, Music Algeria, Egypt

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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.

Director

Youssef Chahine

Writer

Youssef Chahine, Salah Jahin, Farouk Beloufa

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