
The Lost Son
1974-01-01 · 15 min · ★ 5.0
The Parable of the Lost/ Prodigal Son as told by Lotte Reiniger.
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- Directors
- Lotte Reiniger
- Production companies
- Primrose Film Productions
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
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