Return of the Prodigal Son
Overview
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.
RATING
6.4
DIRECTOR
Youssef Chahine
COUNTRIES
Algeria
Egypt
RELEASE DATE
1976
TIME
2h 5m
GENRES
Drama
Music
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