Brother

2019 1h 36m FR

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6.5

SOLID

★6.5TMDB · 131

Drama

Synopsis

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Because he wanted to protect his little brother, Teddy, a young man without a history, is accused of the murder of his father and sent to a closed educational center, waiting for his trial for parricide. He then plunges into a brutal universe of which he does not know the rules.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

MHD
Teddy
Darren Muselet
Enzo
Aïssa Maïga
Claude
Jalil Lespert
Igor
Youssouf Gueye
Andy
Hiam Abbass
Madame Miroun
Lisette Malidor
Grandmother
Mark Grosy
Father

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Julien Abraham
Writers: Julien Abraham, Almamy Kanoute, Hélène Tolède-Couronne
Languages: French
Countries: France

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Julien Abraham, shot by Julien Meurice. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Quentin Sirjacq. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Scott Stevenson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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MHD and Darren Muselet and Aïssa Maïga carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt9095526 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Julien Abraham directs. Julien Meurice behind the camera. Quentin Sirjacq scores. Scott Stevenson cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 7 years ago.
2Directed by Julien Abraham, shot by Julien Meurice. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Quentin Sirjacq. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Scott Stevenson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5MHD and Darren Muselet and Aïssa Maïga carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt9095526 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.