# The Best of Youth (2003)

> Two Roman brothers and the people they love move through three turbulent decades of Italian history, their family bonds tested by politics, loss, and diverging ideals.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6620

## Facts

- Runtime: 367 min
- Genres: Drama, History, Romance
- Director: Marco Tullio Giordana
- Cast: Luigi Lo Cascio, Alessio Boni, Adriana Asti, Sonia Bergamasco, Fabrizio Gifuni, Maya Sansa, Valentina Carnelutti, Jasmine Trinca
- TMDB rating: 8.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0346336/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: wistful, compassionate, melancholic, weekend film marathon, reflective evening

## Synopsis

A sweeping tale of two brothers navigating love and loss against the backdrop of Italy's tumultuous history.

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