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Blood of My Blood

Summary In the Middle Ages, Federico, a soldier, visits the convent in Bobbio, where Sister Benedetta is facing charges of witchery for seducing Fabrizio, Federico’s twin brother, and making him betray his priestly mission. Federico hopes to secure his brother a burial on consecrated grounds. In modern times, Federico Mai, a Minister inspector,...

Directed By: Marco Bellocchio

Written By: Marco Bellocchio

  • 01 Distribution
  • 1 h 46 m
  • 01 Distribution
  • 1 h 46 m

Blood of My Blood

Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 6 Critic Reviews
81
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Summary In the Middle Ages, Federico, a soldier, visits the convent in Bobbio, where Sister Benedetta is facing charges of witchery for seducing Fabrizio, Federico’s twin brother, and making him betray his priestly mission. Federico hopes to secure his brother a burial on consecrated grounds. In modern times, Federico Mai, a Minister inspector,...

Directed By: Marco Bellocchio

Written By: Marco Bellocchio

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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 6 Critic Reviews
81
83% Positive
5 Reviews
17% Mixed
1 Review
0% Negative
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 6 Critic Reviews
81
83% Positive
5 Reviews
17% Mixed
1 Review
0% Negative
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91
Sep 18, 2015
The force of originality felt in the narrative is only matched by Bellocchio's execution.
By Nikola Grozdanovic FULL REVIEW
90
Sep 18, 2015
With consummate artistry and the self-assurance that comes from experience, master helmer Marco Bellocchio continues to play with form and content with an originality that make younger directors look like they’re grasping at ephemeral straws.
By Jay Weissberg FULL REVIEW
80
Sep 18, 2015
It’s a film of strange and moonlit beauty, and touches you like an icy whisper on the back of your neck.
By Robbie Collin FULL REVIEW
80
Sep 18, 2015
Through both parts, and this is Bellocchio’s admirable achievement, he has life itself impetuously claiming its rights.
By Dan Fainaru FULL REVIEW
80
Sep 18, 2015
For audiences willing to embrace ambiguity and let the characters and images weave their spell, this masterfully shot film played by the director’s stock cast is a treasure.
By Deborah Young FULL REVIEW
60
Sep 18, 2015
With Blood of My Blood, Bellochio has made a film about how resilient evil, corruption and human stupidity really are.
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Production Company Kavac Film, IBC Movie, Rai Cinema, Barbary Films, RSI-Radiotelevisione Svizzera, Amka Films Productions, SofiTVciné 2, Ministero dei Beni e delle Attività Culturali e del Turismo (MiBACT), Regione Lazio
Duration 1 h 46 m
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Website http://www.archiviodelcinemaitaliano.it/index.php/scheda.html?codice=OPEJEI189677
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Awards

Venice Film Festival
• 1 Win & 3 Nominations
Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists
• 3 Nominations
International Cinephile Society Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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