They Killed My Brother
Mataram Meu Irmão
Synopsis
Reconstructing the details of the death of his brother, Rafael Burlan da Silva, twelve years ago, the filmmaker Cristiano Burlan launches a personal journey that leads to the heart of a cycle of violence in the outskirts of São Paulo — like the neighborhood Capão Redondo, where his family lived and where his 22 year-old brother was killed with 7 shots in 2001. Exploring his brother’s reasons for involvement with drugs and car theft, the director exposes parts of his own family history, listening to relatives and friends, whose testimonies bring to light the fates of several characters, mapping the history of painful emotional wounds.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cristiano Burlan
- Original Title
- Mataram Meu Irmão
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Bela Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cristiano Burlan
Rafael Nobre
Lincoln Péricles
Natalia Reis
Department Leadership Roster
Cristiano Burlan
Director
Lincoln Péricles
Editor
Rafael Nobre
Director of Photography
Natalia Reis
Producer
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What is They Killed My Brother about?
Reconstructing the details of the death of his brother, Rafael Burlan da Silva, twelve years ago, the filmmaker Cristiano Burlan launches a personal journey that leads to the heart of a cycle of violence in the outskirts of São Paulo — like the neighborhood Capão Redondo, where his family lived and where his 22 year-old brother was killed with 7 shots in 2001. Exploring his brother’s reasons for involvement with drugs and car theft, the director exposes parts of his own family history, listening to relatives and friends, whose testimonies bring to light the fates of several characters, mapping the history of painful emotional wounds.
Who directed They Killed My Brother?
They Killed My Brother was directed by Cristiano Burlan.
Who stars in They Killed My Brother?
The principal cast of They Killed My Brother includes Not specified.
When was They Killed My Brother released and how long is it?
They Killed My Brother was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.