My Brother Is an Only Child
Accio and Manrico are siblings from a working-class family in 1960s Italy: older Manrico is handsome, charismatic, and loved by all, while younger Accio is sulky, hot-headed, and treats life as a battleground — much to his parents' chagrin. After the former is drawn into left-wing politics, Accio joins the fascists out of spite, but his flimsy beliefs are put to test when he falls for Manrico's like-minded girlfriend.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Mio fratello è figlio unico |
| Year | 2007 |
| Country | France, Italy |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama, History |
| Director | Daniele Luchetti |
| Runtime | 108 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.7/10 (412 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Director Daniele Luchetti constructs the narrative around the contrast of two brothers, using their personal rivalry as a lens to explore a turbulent political era. He works with irony and warm, unsentimental humor to show how ideologies become part of family dramas and teenage rebellion.
What lingers after the viewing is a smart, emotionally charged dramedy where the grand narrative is inseparable from the personal one. The film leaves a complex aftertaste—a blend of a smile and a slight melancholy for a bygone era of coming-of-age. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Daniele Luchetti
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Over dinner with family or friends, ready for a conversation after the credits.
🎭 Cast
Elio Germano
Accio Benassi
Riccardo Scamarcio
Manrico Benassi
Angela Finocchiaro
Amelia Benassi
Massimo Popolizio
Ettore Benassi
Ascanio Celestini
Father Cavalli
Diane Fleri
Francesca
Alba Rohrwacher
Violetta Benassi
Vittorio Emanuele Propizio
Teen Accio
Claudio Botosso
Professor Montagna
Antonino Bruschetta
Secretary Bombacci
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