The Black Brothers
Originally released in 2014. The Black Brothers is a family/drama film. directed by Xavier Koller.
Starring Moritz Bleibtreu, Waldemar Kobus, and Richy Müller
Synopsis
Up until the middle of the 19Th century, poverty stricken mountain farmers from the Ticino area of Switzerland frequently sold their children to Milan as chimney sweeps or spazzacamini. That is also young Giorgios fate. He is forced to climb through pitch black chimneys, flinging down the soot with his bare hands. But he does not lose heart. Together with his buddies sharing in the same misery, he establishes the association of Black Brothers. They stick together, struggling against their penury and getting involved in fights with the street gangs of Milan. The film tells of the gripping adventures of the chimney sweep boys and their spectacular escape back to their native land.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 17, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (33 votes)
Box Office
$37.3K
Worldwide gross
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
- Revenue
- $37,338
Production Companies
- Enigma Film
- ARD
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Black Brothers about?
Up until the middle of the 19Th century, poverty stricken mountain farmers from the Ticino area of Switzerland frequently sold their children to Milan as chimney sweeps or spazzacamini. That is als...
Who directed The Black Brothers?
The Black Brothers was directed by Xavier Koller.
How long is The Black Brothers?
The Black Brothers has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was The Black Brothers released?
The Black Brothers was released on April 17, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Black Brothers?
The main cast of The Black Brothers includes Moritz Bleibtreu, Waldemar Kobus, Richy Müller, Ruby O. Fee, Catrin Striebeck.