Luigi Lo Cascio,
Alessio Boni,
Adriana Asti,
Sonia Bergamasco,
Fabrizio Gifuni
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Directed by Marco Tullio Giordana and La Meglio Gioventu, this film chronicles the youth, emotional development, and milestone events in the lives of brothers Nicola (Luigi Lo Cascio and Matteo Carti ... read more
DVD Release Date: February 7, 2006
Stats: 701 reviews
When I stumbled upon this movie, its length amazed me. But more than that I was amazed by its viewers' (and critics) rating. Although it didn't belong to my favorite genre, I decided to give it a go. A few people might exaggerate (or overrate the movie), but if so many people lik... read more
Inspired by a Pasolini poetry collection, this is a stunning cinematic opus spanning 40 years in the Carati family. Italian culture, North and South, is explored through personal and political landscapes. This film notes the resurgence of Italian cinema, which was so often crit... read more
[font=Century Gothic]"The Best of Youth" starts in 1966 as brothers Nicola(Luigi Lo Cascio) and Matteo(Alessio Boni) are about to go on summer vacation with friends to Norway. Nicola aces his tests but Matteo botches his entrance exams by antagonizing the professor. Just before... read more
OK, so anyone will tell you it's 6 hours long and in Italian. But this a rich film and is only dry in a couple of spots. I love the culture, and you feel like you know these characters. They feel like family. I laughed, I cried, I thought, I pondered, and I mourned. Oh, I g... read more
So good! I was a little weary because it is 6 hours long, but it really didn't feel like it. One of the best movies I've seen.
Highly enjoyable, engrossing, beautiful and long (6 hours +) drama that will definitely hold your interest. Think Coppola or Scorcese, all the drama with very little violence. A human interest story about 2 brothers, their family, and their life encounters over the next 25 year... read more
Moves along well, for 360+ minutes, without being too redundant. Brief observation: so many bastard children.
Usually I find movies that are really long so boring but The Best Of Youth suprised me because it was interesting & I sat through it until the end
If you like foreign films, don't miss this one. Don't be intimidated by the fact that it is 6 hours. Plan to watch it in segments...you may find yourself watching more than one or two at a time!
A story of two brothers which spans four decades. I do not have words to describe this film. Everything, from the acting, direction, story, dialogue, music and cinematography is pitch perfect. Simply one of the greatest piece of film making of all time. Truly, a masterpiece! This... read more
When the movie concludes, you can talk about these characters as if you actually know them -- which won't be far from the truth.
Few films have ever made better use of combining social and political history with romantic melodrama and suspense. Full Review
Its point is this: That every nation, like a family, is made up of many people who are often at odds with one another, but that ultimately, we are all one. Full Review
A family that seems as real as your own relatives. Full Review
Despite many charming elements, this movie is not an example of good storytelling. Full Review
In the end, you'll be savouring an emotion not often engendered by film: tranquillity, a calm acceptance, tinged with joy and flecked with sadness, of life's up-and-down journey. Full Review
The Best of Youth runs, though never dawdles, for an easy six hours, with barely a false note.
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