The Return of the Prodigal Son (2003): Cast
The Return of the Prodigal Son is a 2003 short drama directed by Jean-Marie Straub and Danièle Huillet, starring Vittorio Vigneri, Aldo Fruttuosi and Andrea Balducci. It runs 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 29 min
- Directors
- Jean-Marie Straub and Danièle Huillet
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Italian - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Return of the Prodigal Son About?
The premise of The Return of the Prodigal Son without spoilers.
In post‑war Italy, a group settles in a ruined village, intent on rebuilding it like the women of Messina did after an earthquake. Tensions of respect versus suspicion rise, and a government envoy declares the land belongs to no one, threatening fragile cooperation. The film adapts fragments of Elio Vittorini’s novella ‘The Women of Messina’.
The Return of the Prodigal Son Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- utopia
- class struggle
- title directed by female
- brechtian
- cult director
- based on novel
The Return of the Prodigal Son Cast
Vittorio Vigneri leads the cast, with Aldo Fruttuosi and Andrea Balducci. Directed by Jean-Marie Straub and Danièle Huillet; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Jean-Marie Straub
- Co-director Danièle Huillet
Also Starring in The Return of the Prodigal Son
· 1 moreMore from Jean-Marie Straub and Danièle Huillet
More films directed by Jean-Marie Straub and Danièle Huillet: France Against the Robots, People of the Lake, L’Aquarium et la Nation and Dialogue of Shadows.
The Return of the Prodigal Son Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Le retour du fils prodigue / Humiliés” and “Le Retour du fils prodigue – Humiliés”.
- Also known as
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- Le retour du fils prodigue / Humiliés
- Le Retour du fils prodigue – Humiliés
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The Return of the Prodigal Son FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Return of the Prodigal Son, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Return of the Prodigal Son?
The Return of the Prodigal Son runs 29 minutes.
When was The Return of the Prodigal Son released?
The Return of the Prodigal Son was released on April 23, 2003.
Who directed The Return of the Prodigal Son?
The Return of the Prodigal Son was directed by Jean-Marie Straub and Danièle Huillet.
More films by Jean-Marie Straub Who is in the cast of The Return of the Prodigal Son?
The Return of the Prodigal Son stars Vittorio Vigneri, Aldo Fruttuosi and Andrea Balducci, among 5 credited actors.
Does The Return of the Prodigal Son have a post-credit scene?
No. The Return of the Prodigal Son has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Return of the Prodigal Son in?
The original language of The Return of the Prodigal Son is Italian.
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