Dear Brother

Dear Brother

2019
1h 46m
7.3

7.3/10

3 votes • View on IMDb
Overview

Markus Becker is hit by a car, dragged along, his head bashed on a curb and he falls into a coma. The doctors don’t believe that the 45-year-old will survive the next five to ten days. His father makes preparations for the funeral. Markus’ brother Michael refuses to accept this fate and begins an extraordinary battle. In his brother’s apartment he seals Markus’ clothes to preserve the smell. He records the neighbors’ voices. Every day, Michael exposes his brother to things that are familiar and films everything that is part of Markus’ life with a DV camera. He wants to keep him in his world and to bring this world to his bedside. He documents every step of Markus’ development, risking his own life in the process, wishing that his brother will one day regain the ability to lead a normal life. This full-length documentary accompanies Michael Becker for 10 years on his unwavering and creative mission to bring his brother Markus back to life.

Status: Released

Language: DE

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Production Information

Production Companies
CORSO Film ZDF ARTE Hornfilm
Production Countries
Germany
Spoken Languages
German

Quick Facts

Original Title Bruderliebe
Release Date November 28, 2019
Status Released
Language DE
IMDb ID tt10941090
Website Visit Site

Cast

Markus Becker
Markus Becker

Self

Michael Becker
Michael Becker

Self

Frank Becker
Frank Becker

Self

Rudolf Becker
Rudolf Becker

Self

Mirko Becker
Mirko Becker

Self

Ulrich Mengel
Ulrich Mengel

Self

Maria Aarts
Maria Aarts

Self

Key Crew

Julia Horn
Writer
Martin Roelly
Producer
Erik Winker
Producer
Julia Horn
Director