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Brother Against Brother

1913 · 51 min Drama
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

Two brothers compete for the love of a woman while the impending war threatens to separate them from both sides of the border. Based on the novel "La Débâcle" by Émile Zola.

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Original Title Gränsfolken
Year 1913
Country Sweden
Genre Drama
Director Mauritz Stiller
Runtime 51 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (4 votes)

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The film constructs a poignant drama where fraternal rivalry and romantic longing are overshadowed by the specter of war. It relies on the borderland setting to explore the fragility of personal bonds against the tide of historical forces, framing intimate conflict within a grand narrative.

What lingers after viewing is a somber reflection on loyalty and loss, a silent-era testament to stories that transcend their time. The emotional weight of Zola's source material resonates through the restrained performances — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Mauritz Stiller

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