Brothers of the Wind
“Sometimes a friendship sets you free”
Synopsis
The way of the eagle is to raise two chicks. The stronger is destined always to throw the weaker from the nest. Man also has his ways, often to hurt those closest to him. Lukas suffers at the hands of a father who has withdrawn since the loss of his wife. Killed whilst rescuing the infant Lukas, the boy now carries the burden of her death. Our eagle’s story begins in the nest. The first-born chick pushes his weaker brother to a certain death on the forest floor. But fate intervenes and the chick is found by Lukas. Naming him Abel, Lukas cares for the creature in secret, finding a love and companionship denied to him at home. But when the day comes to release Abel back into the wild, will Lukas find his own release into a new life?
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Brothers of the Wind (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-11-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cinekid Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 19, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
June 19, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otmar Penker, Gerardo Olivares
- Screenplay & Story
- Joanne Reay
- Original Score
- Sarah Class
- Original Title
- Brothers of the Wind
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.7M
- Production Studios
- Terra Mater Factual Studios, FilmVergnuegen
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otmar Penker, Gerardo Olivares
Joanne Reay, Otmar Penker, Gerald Salmina
Sarah Class
Óscar Durán, Otmar Penker
Karin Hartusch
Dinah Czezik-Müller, Michael Frenschkowski, Joanne Reay, Walter Köhler, Philip-Jaime Alcazar
Department Leadership Roster
Tommy Vögel
Production Design
Brigitta Fink
Costume Design
Rüdiger Schnur
Stunt Coordinator
Otmar Penker
Director
Gerardo Olivares
Director
Joanne Reay
Screenplay
Karin Hartusch
Editor
Walter Köhler
Producer
Philip-Jaime Alcazar
Producer
Óscar Durán
Director of Photography
Otmar Penker
Director of Photography
Sarah Class
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brothers of the Wind
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Brothers of the Wind about?
The way of the eagle is to raise two chicks. The stronger is destined always to throw the weaker from the nest. Man also has his ways, often to hurt those closest to him. Lukas suffers at the hands of a father who has withdrawn since the loss of his wife. Killed whilst rescuing the infant Lukas, the boy now carries the burden of her death. Our eagle’s story begins in the nest. The first-born chick pushes his weaker brother to a certain death on the forest floor. But fate intervenes and the chick is found by Lukas. Naming him Abel, Lukas cares for the creature in secret, finding a love and companionship denied to him at home. But when the day comes to release Abel back into the wild, will Lukas find his own release into a new life?
Who directed Brothers of the Wind?
Brothers of the Wind was directed by Otmar Penker, Gerardo Olivares.
Who stars in Brothers of the Wind?
The principal cast of Brothers of the Wind includes Manuel Camacho, Jean Reno, Tobias Moretti, Eva Kuen.
When was Brothers of the Wind released and how long is it?
Brothers of the Wind was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
How much did Brothers of the Wind make at the box office?
Brothers of the Wind grossed $3.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Brothers of the Wind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brothers of the Wind was composed by Sarah Class.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Brothers of the Wind?
Brothers of the Wind holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP.