Bratrství

Brotherhood

Filmed over four years, BROTHERHOOD brings the story of three Bosnian brothers born into a family of shepherds. Set in an idyllic rural landscape, this observational film with a stylized narrative explores the lives of these young men transitioning into adulthood. Things become complicated when their authoritarian father, a war veteran, is sentenced to two years in prison for terrorism. At different ages, the boys’ newly found freedom becomes a veritable challenge. Frustrations mount as they struggle between self-realization and obedience, but their aspirations are suppressed by the fears set by an unyielding father, religious values and a stern social environment. (Montreal International Documentary Festival)

Director's Filmography (Selection)
Bratrství (Brotherhood, 2021, doc) - Animata Resistenza (2014, doc, co-directed with Alberto Girotto)
Competition Documentary 2022
Francesco Montagner
Czech Republic / Italy 2021
color
97 minutes
Bosnian
OV with English subtitles
Screenplay Francesco Montagner, Alessandro Padovani
Cinematography Prokop Souček
Editing Valentina Cicogna
Sound/Sounddesign Daniela Bassani, Marzia Cordò, Adam Levý
With Jabir Delić, Uzeir Delić, Usama Delić, Ibro Delić
Producer(s) Pavla Janoušková Kubečková, Nadia Trevisan, Alberto Fasulo
Production
Nutprodukce, Nefertiti Film, Rai Cinema, ARTE, Czech Television, Al Jazeera Documentary
World Sales
Deckert Distribution
Austrian Premiere
World Premiere
Locarno Festival 2021