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Brother Verses Brother

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Inspired by Francis Coppola's concept of Live Cinema, "Brother Verses Brother" is a radically personal musical odyssey. Combative twin musicians hunt for their dying poet father, in an improvisation performed by the director's own family, in a single unbroken shot through the streets of San Francisco. One brother seeks love and excitement, while the other seeks to disappear into his music. But as night falls and their father remains missing, their frantic safari leads them from the secret haunts of the Beat poets into the heart of their family. Their tale becomes a testament to the power of music, brotherhood, & the lifeblood of a city -- experienced by the viewer in real-time.

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Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com It’s a sweet, smart movie that’s not only unlike anything I saw at SXSW this year, but anything I’ll see anywhere all year. Mar 14, 2025 Full Review Erik Childress Movie Madness Podcast Music, like movies, can connect us and our experiences through time and the Golds’ real-time hangout has the universal feeling of a trip through life within a single day. Rated: 3/4 Mar 29, 2025 Full Review J Hurtado ScreenAnarchy [N]othing like any film I’ve seen in recent years, or perhaps ever. It is a real, true discovery of a talent and a form that I didn’t realize I was missing. Mar 25, 2025 Full Review John Fink The Film Stage I imagine André Bazin, who detested classical cutting in favor of realism, would have loved the experience. It’s one of the great discoveries from this year’s SXSW. Mar 20, 2025 Full Review Josh Parham Next Best Picture Despite its faults, there’s an endearing core that’s as absorbing as the bustling city landscape filled with interesting stories. Maybe that doesn’t apply to every facet of this particular tale, but enough to find it slightly enthralling. Rated: 6/10 Mar 14, 2025 Full Review Alan French Sunshine State Cineplex The attempt is noble, and works for the most part. However, Brother Verses Brother cannot fully overcome some of the issues this approach creates. Rated: 6/10 Mar 12, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ari Gold

Director

Ari Gold

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Ethan Gold

Self

Lara Louise

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Brian Bell

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Herbert Gold

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Synopsis Inspired by Francis Coppola's concept of Live Cinema, "Brother Verses Brother" is a radically personal musical odyssey. Combative twin musicians hunt for their dying poet father, in an improvisation performed by the director's own family, in a single unbroken shot through the streets of San Francisco. One brother seeks love and excitement, while the other seeks to disappear into his music. But as night falls and their father remains missing, their frantic safari leads them from the secret haunts of the Beat poets into the heart of their family. Their tale becomes a testament to the power of music, brotherhood, & the lifeblood of a city -- experienced by the viewer in real-time.
Director
Ari Gold
Producer
Michelle G. Stratton, Starr Sutherland, Maya Browne
Screenwriter
Ari Gold, Ethan Gold
Production Co
Grack Films
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Music
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 31m