The Return of the Prodigal Son
Apr 23, 2003 · 29m
Director
Jean-Marie Straub, Danièle HuilletOverview
In Italy, immediately subsequent to the war, a group of people who lost all they possessed during the conflict, settle in a village in ruins. They intend to restore the city from the rubble and re-start life, in imitation of the women of Messina who rebuilt their city, destroyed as it was by an earthquake. Oscillating between respect and suspicion, co-existence between group members is tense. Things become complicated when an envoy from the government arrives to say that nothing there belongs to them. The film is a free adaptation of fragments of the novella ‘The Women of Messina’, by Sicilian writer Elio Vittorini.
Cast of The Return of the Prodigal Son
Crew of The Return of the Prodigal Son
About The Return of the Prodigal Son
What is The Return of the Prodigal Son about?
In Italy, immediately subsequent to the war, a group of people who lost all they possessed during the conflict, settle in a village in ruins. They intend to restore the city from the rubble and re-start life, in imitation of the women of Messina who rebuilt their city, destroyed as it was by an earthquake. Oscillating between respect and suspicion, co-existence between group members is tense…
When was The Return of the Prodigal Son released?
The Return of the Prodigal Son was released on April 23, 2003.
How long is The Return of the Prodigal Son?
The Return of the Prodigal Son runs 29 minutes.
Who directed The Return of the Prodigal Son?
The Return of the Prodigal Son was directed by Jean-Marie Straub and Danièle Huillet.
Who is in the cast of The Return of the Prodigal Son?
The cast of The Return of the Prodigal Son includes Martina Gionfriddo, Andrea Balducci, Gabriella Taddei, Vittorio Vigneri and Aldo Fruttuosi.