France-Italy (1981): Drama

An adaptation of Platonov's The Third Son, Francesco Rosi's Three Brothers is a leisurely, moving tale of three brothers who return to their childhood country village for their mother's funeral. The cast features Philippe Noiret, Michele Placido and Vittorio Mezzogiorno. (Gaumont, Iterfilm/New World Pictures) (Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Movie Guide)

· Foreign Language Film Award 1981: (Italy) (Antonio Macri & Giorgio Nocella, producers)

1 nomination