Almost Brothers

Name: Almost Brothers
Genre: Drama
Released: July 1, 2005
Duration: 102 min

2005

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Global Film Initiative | Release Date: July 1, 2005

Summary: The relationship between the middle classes and the slums in Rio de Janeiro is illuminated through an examination of two persons who are almost brothers.

Director: Lúcia Murat

Genre(s): Drama

Runtime: 102 min

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Stephen Holden

Despite being edited in a style that jarringly blurs the past and the present by switching from one to the other without preparation, Almost Brothers is strong stuff. Read full review

Eddie Cockrell

Unfortunately, Murat's decision to jump back and forth in time makes the film hard to follow for even the most committed viewer. Read full review

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ClaussiusP.

Feb 23, 2006

This movie shown to the world the real Brasil, were the slavery isn't finish, it only change his face. Now the slavery joint blacks, white, indians and all the poor people who live in favela (guetto), while the rich people, bad politics and police make money with blood and sorrow from This movie shown to the world the real Brasil, were the slavery isn't finish, it only change his face. Now the slavery joint blacks, white, indians and all the poor people who live in favela (guetto), while the rich people, bad politics and police make money with blood and sorrow from childrens and oldies.… Expand

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MariaV.

Sep 2, 2005

Great film.

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RafaelR.

Jan 31, 2007

It is an excellent movie with beautiful cinematography and editing. The story is an interesting spin on the Brazilian favela/prison genre, with a storyline intertwined between idealistic politica vs. the reality of social unequality.

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