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Sei fratelli (Family Matters)

Sei fratelli (Family Matters)

Sei fratelli (Family Matters)

Dir. Simone Godano
103 min

16th Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis / St. Paul Presented by The Italian Cultural Center of Minneapolis/St. Paul

Sunday, March 2 at 2:30pm

MIDWEST PREMIERE

ABOUT THE FILM  (All films are presented in Italian with English subtitles)

In “Sei Fratelli”, six half-siblings – Marco, Guido, Leo, Luisa, Gaelle, and Mattia – come together for the first time following the death of their charismatic but troubled father, Manfredi Alicante. Though they share the same paternal figure, their mothers are different, and they’ve lived in separate worlds. Manfredi, a man of contradictions—adventurer, charmer, and failed businessman—leaves behind a legacy that binds them together in unexpected ways.

The film explores their attempt at reconciling their pasts in the house that once belonged to their father in Bordeaux, where, for a fleeting moment, they dream of becoming a united family. As they struggle with unresolved tensions and identities that define them, they must grapple with the illusion of unity that their father’s death brings. Their journey reflects the complexities of modern families, where bonds are tested, rivalries persist, and love alternates with silence.

With a unique visual style that blends moments of comedy and drama, “Sei Fratelli” captures a raw, unpolished sense of reality. The film is an exploration of family dynamics, the roles we inherit, and the inevitability of returning to our individual selves. The “dreamy” cast is composed by some of the most talented Italian actors presently in the industry.

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR

Simone Godano is an accomplished Italian director and screenwriter. He studied cinema at DAMS in Rome and gained early recognition with his 2010 short film “Niente orchidee”, which was showcased at the Venice International Film Festival. Godano's feature debut came in 2017 with “Moglie e Marito”, starring Pierfrancesco Favino and Kasia Smutniak, a film that earned a Nastro d’Argento nomination for Best Comedy. He followed it up with “Croce e delizia” (2019), “Marilyn Ha Gli Occhi Neri (2021)”, which won the Globo d’Oro for Best Comedy. Godano’s work often explores complex human relationships with sensitivity and humor, and he is known for his ability to blend drama and comedy in innovative ways. In 2020, IFF screened his highly successful comedy “Croce e delizia” and we are delighted to bring him back to our audience with his latest feature for this Midwest Premiere.

TICKET INFO

Single Movies
$14.00 General Admission (+ $2.00 online fee)
$12.00 ICC and Film Society Members
$5.00 Students (Box Office Only)

Passes:
All-Access Festival Pass (Opening Night included):
$110.00 General Admission (+ $3.25 online fee)
$95.00 ICC and Film Society Members, Students
6-Packs Passes (does not include Opening Night):
$65.00 General Admission (+ $2.00 online fee)
$55.00 ICC and Film Society Members, Students

Passes do not guarantee admission to screenings. To ensure admittance, passholders must reserve a ticket in advance either online or at the venue.

Film Details

Program: Italian Film Festival
Release Year: 2024
Runtime: 103 min
Country/Region: Italy, France
Language: Italian, French
Print Source: TRUE COLOURS
Tags: Comedy Drama

Cast/Crew

Director: Simone Godano
Producer: Matteo Rovere
Cinematographer: Guillaume Deffontaines
Screenwriter: Simone Godano, Luca Infascelli
Editor: Gianni Vezzosi
Composer: Federico Albanese
Principal Cast: Riccardo Scamarcio, Adriano Giannini, Gabriel Montesi, Valentina Belle’, Claire Romain, Mati Galey, Linda Caridi

Showtimes

The Main 3

Sunday, March 2nd