Rocco and His Brothers (Rocco E I Suoi Fratelli): A Cinematic Masterpiece

Rocco and his Brothers (Rocco e i suoi fratelli) (BFI Film Classics)

by Sam Rohdie

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Rocco and His Brothers (Rocco E I Suoi Fratelli) is a 1960 Italian film directed by Luchino Visconti. The film stars Alain Delon, Renato Salvatori, Annie Girardot, Katina Paxinou, and Claudia Cardinale.

The film tells the story of the Parondi family, who move from their small village in Southern Italy to Milan in search of a better life. The film follows the five Parondi brothers as they struggle to adjust to their new lives in the big city.

Rocco and His Brothers is a complex and moving film that explores the themes of family, loyalty, and the human condition. The film is a masterpiece of Italian cinema and is considered one of the greatest films of all time.

Synopsis

The Parondi family consists of Rocco (Alain Delon),Simone (Renato Salvatori),Ciro (Max Cartier),Luca (Rocco Vidolazzi),and Vincenzo (Spiros Focás). They leave their small village in Southern Italy and move to Milan in search of a better life.

The brothers quickly find work in the city, but they soon discover that life in Milan is not easy. They are faced with poverty, crime, and violence.

Rocco, the eldest brother, is a kind and gentle man who tries to keep his family together. Simone, the second eldest brother, is a hot-headed and impulsive man who often gets into trouble.

Ciro, the third eldest brother, is a quiet and shy man who is often overshadowed by his older brothers.

Luca, the fourth eldest brother, is a young and innocent man who is still trying to find his place in the world.

Vincenzo, the youngest brother, is a sickly and frail child who needs constant care.

As the brothers struggle to adjust to their new lives in Milan, they begin to drift apart. Rocco tries to hold the family together, but he is unable to prevent his brothers from making mistakes.

The film ends with a tragic event that destroys the Parondi family.

Alain Delon

Rocco

Renato Salvatori

Simone

Annie Girardot

Nadia

Katina Paxinou

Rosaria

Claudia Cardinale

Ginetta