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Maternal Half-Brothers

1988·Movie
1h 45min

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Society, everyday modern life, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

This story about two maternal half-brothers, a Croat and a Serb. Although they never met, and both lose their loved ones in ethnic clashes, there is a bond between them. Filmed in 1988, it prophetically forsees the war that would engulf former Yugoslavia three years later.
Pre-War DramaEthnic ConflictFamily TragedyProphetic StoryMelancholicSocial CommentaryIntense Character StudyHistorical RealismYugoslavian Cinema

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Is Maternal Half-Brothers worth watching?

71
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Maternal Half-Brothers rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Maternal Half-Brothers?

1 h 45 min

Maternal Half-Brothers runs 1 h 45 min.

What language is Maternal Half-Brothers in?

Serbian (Latin)

It was made in Serbian (Latin). Produced in Serbia.