The Black Brothers (2014)
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.
Director: Xavier Koller
Genre: Family, Drama
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: April 17, 2014
Cast
- Moritz Bleibtreu - Antonio Luini
- Waldemar Kobus - Battista Rossi
- Richy Müller - Pater Roberto
- Ruby O. Fee - Angeletta
- Catrin Striebeck - Frau Rossi
- Oliver Ewy - Alfredo
- Sabine Timoteo - Giorgios Mutter
- Margherita Schoch - Nonna
- Fynn Henkel - Giorgio
- Can Schneider - Dante
Screenplay
- Fritjof Hohagen (Screenplay)
- Klaus Richter (Screenplay)
- Lisa Tetzner (Novel)
- Kurt Held (Novel)
Music: Balz Bachmann
Cinematography: Felix von Muralt
Editing: Gion-Reto Killias
Production: Enigma Film, ARD
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, Italiano, Français
Box Office: $37,338
Original Language: de
Keywords
i fratelli neri
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Black Brothers 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.
- Who directed The Black Brothers?
- The Black Brothers was directed by Xavier Koller.
- Who stars in The Black Brothers?
- The Black Brothers stars Moritz Bleibtreu, Waldemar Kobus, Richy Müller, Ruby O. Fee, Catrin Striebeck, Oliver Ewy.
- How long is The Black Brothers?
- The Black Brothers has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is The Black Brothers?
- The Black Brothers is a Family, Drama film.
- How much did The Black Brothers gross?
- The Black Brothers grossed $37,338 worldwide.
- Where was The Black Brothers produced?
- The Black Brothers was produced in Germany.