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His Brother

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Also known as Son frère, Son frere

2003 film by Patrice Chéreau

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5.5

After years of estrangement due to difficulties accepting his brother's sexuality, a man diagnosed with a terminal illness decides to reconnect. As the brothers grow closer, their renewed bond starts to alienate their partners, leading to emotional turmoil and strained relationships.

Released: 2003-05-1592 minDir: Patrice ChéreauDramaBox office: $22,352

Cast

  • Bruno Todeschini as Thomas
  • Éric Caravaca as Luc
  • Nathalie Boutefeu as Claire
  • Sylvain Jacques as Vincent
  • Maurice Garrel as Ill man
  • Catherine Ferran as Doctor

Themes

  • sibling relationship
  • terminal illness
  • male homosexuality
  • disease
  • estranged father
  • reconciliation
  • estranged family member
  • incurable disease

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Ratings

IMDb

6.9/10

2,056 votes

Year
2003
Runtime
92 min
Genres
Drama, Romance

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
film
Country of origin
France
Original language
French
Main subject
terminal illness
Screenwriter
Patrice Chéreau
Cast member
Sylvain Jacques
Cinematographer
Éric Gautier
Narrative location
Paris
Filming location
Paris
Duration
88
FilmAffinity ID
419970
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publication date
2003-01-01
title
Son frère
set during recurring event
summer
review score
92%
after a work by
Philippe Besson
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