Return of the Prodigal Son

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

Writers

Youssef Chahine, Salah Jahin, Farouk Beloufa

Released

September 24, 1976

Language

Arabic