They Killed My Brother (2013)

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Reconstructing the details of the death of his brother, Rafael Burlan da Silva, twelve years ago, the filmmaker Cristiano Burlan launches a personal journey that leads to the heart of a cycle of violence in the outskirts of São Paulo — like the neighborhood Capão Redondo, where his family lived and where his 22 year-old brother was killed with 7 shots in 2001. Exploring his brother’s reasons for involvement with drugs and car theft, the director exposes parts of his own family history, listening to relatives and friends, whose testimonies bring to light the fates of several characters, mapping the history of painful emotional wounds.

Director: Cristiano Burlan
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 81 min
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Cinematography: Rafael Nobre
Editing: Lincoln Péricles
Production: Bela Filmes
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is They Killed My Brother about?
Reconstructing the details of the death of his brother, Rafael Burlan da Silva, twelve years ago, the filmmaker Cristiano Burlan launches a personal journey that leads to the heart of a cycle of violence in the outskirts of São Paulo — like the neighborhood Capão Redondo, where his family lived and where his 22 year-old brother was killed with 7 shots in 2001. Exploring his brother’s reasons for involvement with drugs and car theft, the director exposes parts of his own family history, listening to relatives and friends, whose testimonies bring to light the fates of several characters, mapping the history of painful emotional wounds.
Who directed They Killed My Brother?
They Killed My Brother was directed by Cristiano Burlan.
How long is They Killed My Brother?
They Killed My Brother has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
What genre is They Killed My Brother?
They Killed My Brother is a Documentary film.
Where was They Killed My Brother produced?
They Killed My Brother was produced in Brazil.