Los Hermanos/The Brothers

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Los Hermanos/The Brothers

Released May 14, 2021

1h 24m

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Music

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Virtuoso Afro-Cuban-born brothers--violinist Ilmar and pianist Aldo--live on opposite sides of a geopolitical chasm a half-century wide. Tracking their parallel lives in New York and Havana, their poignant reunion, and their momentous first performances together, Los Hermanos/The Brothers offers a nuanced, often startling view of estranged nations through the lens of music and family.

Marc Savlov

Austin Chronicle

A brief history lesson that touches on communist Cuba's food rationing system discussed while the brothers venture out into Havana in search of an elusive bottle of soy sauce feels unnecessary, but that's a minor misstep in an otherwise embracing film.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 1, 2021

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Claudia Puig

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

I really enjoyed this movie. It's a well-made film... Anyone who loves music -- especially from Cuba -- will appreciate it.

May 21, 2021

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Ben Kenigsberg

New York Times

A moving documentary with generous amounts of music, "Los Hermanos/The Brothers" follows two musician siblings from Havana whose personal closeness is at odds with the geopolitics that keep them apart.

May 13, 2021

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Pat Padua

Spectrum Culture

A tense undercurrent runs through the 84-minute feature. That conflict, and the subtlety with which it's rendered, makes the film stand out in a world full of good music documentaries.

Rated: 80/100

Jul 29, 2021

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Bradley Gibson

Film Threat

The soundtrack alone makes Los Hermanos/The Brothers worth watching, but Jarmel and Schneider also show us how American exceptionalism and isolation are denying us the gifts of art that come from being an engaged participant in the world.

Rated: 9/10

May 10, 2021

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I loved this film! It was so touching, the relationship between the two brothers, and the heartbreak that they had been separated almost their whole lives. Fascinating insights into Cuba, more than I've really experienced from any other film. And then the parallels with abandoned homes and neighborhoods in Detroit - turned into art - wow. And the music was fantastic throughout! I especially loved Aldo's compositions. Just a fantastic film -- see it if you can!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Ken Schneider

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Virtuoso Afro-Cuban-born brothers--violinist Ilmar and pianist Aldo--live on opposite sides of a geopolitical chasm a half-century wide. Tracking their parallel lives in New York and Havana, their poignant reunion, and their momentous first performances together, Los Hermanos/The Brothers offers a nuanced, often startling view of estranged nations through the lens of music and family.

Director: Marcia Jarmel, Ken Schneider
Producer: Marcia Jarmel, Ken Schneider
Distributor: First Run Features
Production Co: PatchWorks Films
Genre: Documentary, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 14, 2021, Limited
Runtime: 1h 24m

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