Return of the Prodigal Son (1976)

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.

• Release Date: 1976-09-24
• Runtime: 2h 5min
• Director: Youssef Chahine
• Writer: Salah Jahin