My Brother Is an Only Child (”Mio Fratello e Figilo Unico”)

Don’t be fooled by the melodramatic plot synopsis and walk into the theater expecting a super intense political thriller like I did. While the conflicting party politics of Italy in the 60’s and 70’s is a focal point of the film, Italian director Daniele Luchetti’s MY BROTHER IS AN ONLY CHILD is by and large more of a charming coming-of-age story that takes an intimate look at the way politics affects family ties, close friendships and, most importantly, the development of one’s self-identity.

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