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The Return of the Prodigal Son

Poster for the movie "The Return of the Prodigal Son"
Poster for the movie "The Return of the Prodigal Son"

The Return of the Prodigal Son (1976)

124 min - Drama, Music - 24 September 1976
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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.

Director:  Youssef Chahine
Writers:  Youssef Chahine
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