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In this wonderful adaptation from a novel by Andre Gide, a young activist who is released after many years in prison makes his way back to his village home. Family and friends welcome him with open arms, hoping that he will be the one to finally put an end to his cruel older brother's corruption and tyranny. Providing a provocative example of Chahine’s eclecticism, The Return of the Prodigal Son is at once an elegant melodrama, an exuberant musical, a layered allegory, and a profound portrait of personal and political disillusionment.
Rental Information
This film is available from AFD for public screenings and television broadcast. For information regarding rental rates and formats, please contact institutions@arabfilm.com for institutional/non-theatrical screenings, or festivals@arabfilm.com for theatrical, festival, television, or other bookings.
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