Return of the Prodigal Son
Return of the Prodigal Son

Return of the Prodigal Son (1976)

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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.

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Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC)

Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC)

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