Three Brothers

– In a farmhouse in southern Italy, an old woman dies. Her husband summons their sons: from Rome, Raff..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.30 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 53 Minutes
Release Year:
1981
Original Name:
Tre fratelli
Three Brothers (1981) - Also known as Tre fratelli

In a farmhouse in southern Italy, an old woman dies. Her husband summons their sons: from Rome, Raffaele, a judge facing a political case for which he risks assassination; from Naples, the religious and ideological Rocco, a counselor at a correctional institute for boys; from Turin, Nicola, a factory worker involved in labor disputes. Once home, each encounters the past and engages in reveries of what may come: Raffaele imagines his death, Rocco dreams of lifting the youth of Naples out of violence, drugs, and corruption, Nicola pictures embracing his estranged wife. Meanwhile, the old man and his young granddaughter explore the rhythms of the farm and grieve together.

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Three Brothers (1981) - Trailer

Release Date:

19 Mar 1981

Language:

Italian

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Francesco Rosi

Writer:

Tonino Guerra (story and screenplay), Francesco Rosi (story and screenplay), Andrey Platonov (inspired by the book)

Main Actors:

Philippe Noiret, Michele Placido, Vittorio Mezzogiorno, Andréa Ferréol

Plot:

In a farmhouse in southern Italy, an old woman dies. Her husband summons their sons: from Rome, Raffaele, a judge facing a political case for which he risks assassination; from Naples, the religious and ideological Rocco, a counselor at a correctional institute for boys; from Turin, Nicola, a factory worker involved in labor disputes. Once home, each encounters the past and engages in reveries of what may come: Raffaele imagines his death, Rocco dreams of lifting the youth of Naples out of violence, drugs, and corruption, Nicola pictures embracing his estranged wife. Meanwhile, the old man and his young granddaughter explore the rhythms of the farm and grieve together.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 10 wins & 6 nominations.

Production:

Gaumont

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.3/10