My Brother Is an Only Child (2007)
Release Date
2007-03-28
Rating
7
Duration
108 min
Keywords
sibling relationship based on novel or book in love with enemy 1970s fascism romantic rivalry coming of age working class brother against brother communism years of lead dramedy 1960s anni di piombo late coming of age left politics
Qualities
Accio and Manrico are siblings from a working-class family in 1960s Italy: older Manrico is handsome, charismatic, and loved by all, while younger Accio is sulky, hot-headed, and treats life as a battleground — much to his parents' chagrin. After the former is drawn into left-wing politics, Accio joins the fascists out of spite, but his flimsy beliefs are put to test when he falls for Manrico's like-minded girlfriend.
