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Son frre (film)
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Wikipedia article
'Son frre' (') is a 2003 French film directed by Patrice Chreau. The screenplay, based on the Philippe Besson 2001 book 'Son frre' (English title 'His Brother') was written by Chreau and Anne-Louise Trividic.
Synopsis
Brothers Thomas (Bruno Todeschini) and Luc (Eric Caravaca) have an estranged relationship. One day, Thomas comes to Luc's apartment explaining that he is ill and asks if Luc will accompany him to the hospital. Thomas has an undetermined platelet disorder which is treated with cortisone and splenectomyneither help. Luc, who happens to be gay, and is in a relationship with Vincent (Sylvain Jacques), is viewed by their father as the stronger of the two and wishes it was Luc that were ill, as he could beat the illness.
Thomas's girlfriend, Claire (Nathalie Boutefeu), leaves Thomas when she realizes he only wants his brother Luc around. Luc's relationship with Vincent is also strained as Luc takes Thomas to the family home in Brittany. The film jumps forward in time to allow about 18 months to be covered during the course of the film. By the end of the film, the brothers reconcile their relationship.
Cast
*Bruno Todeschini as Thomas
*Eric Caravaca as Luc
*Nathalie Boutefeu as Claire
*Sylvain Jacques as Vincent
*Maurice Garrel as the old man
*Catherine Ferran as Head Doctor
*Antoinette Moya as the mother
*Fred Ulysse as the father
*Robinson Stvenin as Manuel
Awards and nominations
*'Berlin Film Festival' (Germany)
**'Won': Silver Bear - Best Director (Patrice Chreau)
**Nominated: Golden Bear (Patrice Chreau)
*'Csar Awards' (France)
**Nominated: Best Actor – Leading Role (Bruno Todeschini)
*'European Film Awards'
**Nominated: Best Actor – Leading Role (Bruno Todeschini)
*'Lumiere Awards' (France)
**'Won': Best Actor – Leading Role (Bruno Todeschini)
References
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Category:2003 films
Category:2000s French-language films
Category:French LGBT-related films
Category:Films directed by Patrice Chreau
Category:Films featuring a Best Actor Lumires Award-winning performance
Category:2003 LGBT-related films
Category:2000s French films
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