Valerio ZurliniCast
Marcello Mastroianni 
Jacques Perrin 
Salvo Randone
Credits
Written by: Vasco Pratolini
Plot
In Florence, Enrico, a man of the postwar years, is told that his younger brother Lorenzo has died. Looking back, he remembers the poverty-stricken childhood they shared, when they were separated by their grandmother's decision and later reunited as young men, and he comes to terms with his loss. Valerio Zurlini's 1962 film, with Marcello Mastroianni and Jacques Perrin, is a sober, tender drama of brotherhood that won the Golden Lion in Venice.
Sinekatalog’s take
Valerio Zurlini's drama follows a man told his younger brother has died and remembering their poverty-stricken childhood and separation. Marcello Mastroianni and Jacques Perrin are moving in a tender, nostalgic and bittersweet film.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.2 / 10 (1,353 votes)
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