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La meglio gioventù (2003) More at IMDbPro »

(Italy) Originally made as a mini-series but released directly to theaters, Marco Tullio Giordana’s intimate epic spans 40 years of Italian political and social history as seen through the experiences of brothers Nicola (Luigi Lo Cascio) and Matteo (Alessio Boni), idealistic university students whose lives diverge after the failed rescue of a tormented young woman. This compelling and compassionate 6 hour experience is enriched with characters that weave in and out of their lives, who touch and transform the brothers as much as the historical events around them. Giordana’s redemptive vision provides a sense of discovery and a well of hope in the most devastating of troubles, and beautiful surprises in love, friendship, and family. Maya Sansa, Sonia Bergamasco and Jasmine Trinca play the women that impact their lives.