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The Black Brothers (2014)

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Up until the middle of the 19Th century, poverty stricken mountain farmers from the Ticino area of Switzerland frequently sold their children to Milan as chimney sweeps or spazzacamini. That is also young Giorgios fate. He is forced to climb through pitch black chimneys, flinging down the soot with his bare hands. But he does not lose heart. Together with his buddies sharing in the same misery, he establishes the association of Black Brothers. They stick together, struggling against their penury and getting involved in fights with the street gangs of Milan. The film tells of the gripping adventures of the chimney sweep boys and their spectacular escape back to their native land.

Cast & Crew

Director
Xavier Koller
  • Profile picture of Moritz Bleibtreu
    Antonio Luini Moritz Bleibtreu
  • Profile picture of Waldemar Kobus
    Battista Rossi Waldemar Kobus
  • Profile picture of Richy Müller
    Pater Roberto Richy Müller
  • Profile picture of Ruby O. Fee
    Angeletta Ruby O. Fee
  • Profile picture of Catrin Striebeck
    Frau Rossi Catrin Striebeck
  • Profile picture of Oliver Ewy
    Alfredo Oliver Ewy
  • Profile picture of Sabine Timoteo
    Giorgios Mutter Sabine Timoteo
  • Profile picture of Margherita Schoch
    Nonna Margherita Schoch

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