The Return of the Prodigal Son

Drama · 2012

In this Andre Gide adaptation, an activist is released after many years in prison and returns home, shaking up established relationships among his family members at the farm governed by his strict father. Demonstrating Chahine’s eclecticism, this is an elegant melodrama, exuberant musical, layered allegory, and profound portrait of personal and political disillusionment.

Starring

Hesham Selim, Youssef Chahine, Youssef Chahine, Majida El Roumi, SOSO, Ahmed Mehrez, Youssef Chahine, Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina, Shukry Sarhan, Salah Jahin, Mahmoud El Meligy

Director

Youssef Chahine