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Rocco and His Brothers
Stella Started conversation May 22, 2001
Rocco and His Brothers is a black and white Italian movie made in 1969 by director Luchino Visconti. It tells the story of a four brothers moving to Milan to try and make a living. It has references I don't understand, I have no familiarity with Italy to grasp the ramifactions of them being from the south, I have never known anyone to behave like Rocco does, the movie was made more than 30 years ago, and I had to read subtitles—it's obvious you're watching a movie.
That said, I have never watched a movie where I truly felt like I was watching people live their lives. These people were, are, real to me. I think about Rocco like you would an friend you're no longer in contact with, or who may no even still be alive.
The film is beautifully shot, the characters true to themselves and meticulously drawn. Even though I have never known anyone like Rocco, I believe he could exist.
This movie is hands down the best movie I have ever seen. Although it's not a two-hanky film, it is indeed bitersweet.
I hope I'm not the only person to have seen this movie, much less loved it.
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