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Son Frere [2004] [DVD]

DVD ~ Bruno Todeschini; Eric Caravaca; Maurice Garrel
4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Bruno Todeschini; Eric Caravaca; Maurice Garrel
  • Directors: Patrice Chereau
  • Format: Anamorphic, PAL, Widescreen
  • Language French
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Peccadillo Pictures
  • DVD Release Date: 14 Jun 2004
  • Run Time: 89 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000284A06
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 40,669 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Synopsis
This harrowing family tale about illness and grief is directed by the commanding Patrice Chereau (QUEEN MARGOT, INTIMACY). Captivating at every moment, the film thrives on the emotional intensity of its characters. Thomas (Bruno Todeschini) has been diagnosed with a strange blood disease, and he calls on his brother Luc (Eric Caravaca) for help. Though they both live in Paris, they are not close, using Luc's homosexuality as the barrier between them. Stereotypes are dissipated through these characters--Luc is gay yet self-assured and healthy; Thomas is straight yet self-defeating and sick. The chronology jerks forward months at a time--February, July, March, and so forth--as if time is on pause, and it might just stop. Thomas's illness is unpredictable, and his hospital stays happen unexpectedly, keeping everyone--parents, Thomas' girlfriend Claire (Nathalie Boutefeu), and Luc's boyfriend Vincent--in a state of constant anxiety. With painful-to-watch hospital scenes and moments of tortured emotional outpouring, SON FRERE is a poignant portrait of coping with human mortality. Winner of Berlin's 2003 Silver Bear award for Best Director.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Could have been better, 8 Jul 2008
By Ben Benji (The Midlands) - See all my reviews
Though not bad this film sadly does not reach out and grab you. The fact that the brothers have not spoken in a while is explained in a blink or you will miss it moment. There is a scene where the gay brother has quite an intense kiss with a staight woman. In no film could I imagine a straight man in similar circumstances having an intense kiss with a man. For me, too much was left unsaid between the brothers and the gay brother spent most of his time on screen with his head down. Like I said, this isn't a bad film, I just do not want anyone to think that it is truely great when it sadly is not, at least in my opinion.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent film, 29 Jun 2008
By Theo (London) - See all my reviews
The more I see of Patrice Chereau's work (La reine Margot, Intimacy) the more I'm sure he's a major director.
The performances in this film are so true to life. There's no padding in the script, everything is there for a reason. Worth watching the Chereau interview in the extras bits on the dvd too.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Classic film about brotherly love and understanding, 7 Jun 2008
By Andrew (London, England) - See all my reviews
This is a very moving film. Love between brothers is something very special and this film captures it very well. For anyone who has a gay brother or is a gay brother, it's even more poignant and moving. Losing a brother is a very hard thing in life and this film will give a lot of reassurance to anyone going through that. Beautifully acted and shot, a classic French film.
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