sibling relationship,based on novel or book,in love with enemy,1970s,fascism,romantic rivalry,coming of age,working class,brother against brother,communism,years of lead,dramedy,1960s,anni di piombo,late coming of age,left politics

My Brother Is an Only Child (2007)

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Sometimes the things we fight about are what brings us closest together.

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Daniele Luchetti
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    Accio Benassi Elio Germano
  • Profile picture of Riccardo Scamarcio
    Manrico Benassi Riccardo Scamarcio
  • Profile picture of Angela Finocchiaro
    Amelia Benassi Angela Finocchiaro
  • Profile picture of Massimo Popolizio
    Ettore Benassi Massimo Popolizio
  • Profile picture of Ascanio Celestini
    Father Cavalli Ascanio Celestini
  • Profile picture of Diane Fleri
    Francesca Diane Fleri
  • Profile picture of Alba Rohrwacher
    Violetta Benassi Alba Rohrwacher
  • Profile picture of Vittorio Emanuele Propizio
    Teen Accio Vittorio Emanuele Propizio

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Keywords

  • sibling relationship
  • based on novel or book
  • in love with enemy
  • 1970s
  • fascism
  • romantic rivalry
  • coming of age
  • working class
  • brother against brother
  • communism
  • years of lead
  • dramedy
  • 1960s
  • anni di piombo
  • late coming of age
  • left politics