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The Black Brothers

2014·Movie
1h 38min
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3

World

History, growing up, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Historical DramaChild LaborSwiss AlpsBrotherhood and SolidarityComing-of-AgePoverty and ExploitationFight for SurvivalInspirational Story19th Century Europe

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Is The Black Brothers worth watching?

63
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Black Brothers rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Black Brothers?

1 h 38 min

The Black Brothers runs 1 h 38 min.

What language is The Black Brothers in?

GermanItalianFrench

It was made in German, with some Italian, French. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch The Black Brothers?

4ATCHDEES

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