Los Hermanos – The Brothers
Parallel lives and a poignant reunion
Ilmar and Aldo are virtuoso Cuban-born brothers living on opposite sides of a geopolitical chasm a half century wide. Tracking their parallel lives, poignant reunion, and momentous first performances together on stages across the U.S., Los Hermanos / The Brothers suggests what is possible when walls come down, and borders are crossed. A nuanced, intensely moving view of nations long estranged, through the lens of music and family. Featuring an electrifying, genre-bending score composed by Cuban Aldo López-Gavilán, performed with his American brother, Ilmar, with a guest appearance by violin maestro Joshua Bell.
Director
Marcia Jarmel and Ken Schneider
Producer
Marcia Jarmel and Ken Schneider
Runtime
84 minutes
Rights Represented
International Rights
Captions Available
English
Language
English
Press
“The compelling tale of a family disrupted by geopolitics.”
- The Boston Globe
“Offers a bright take on the endurance of family despite the policies of the day.”
- NPR, Boston
“This is an Oscar caliber film for the family and one not to be missed.”
- WCBS News
“Expertly crafted and beautifully paced, like a great piece of music.”
- Joshua Bell
Festival & Awards
Official Selection – MILL VALLEY Film Festival
Official Selection – IDA Film Festival
Official Selection – DOC NYC Film Festival
Official Selection – GLOBEDOCS Film Festival
Official Selection – BEND Film Festival
Official Selection – WOODSTOCK Film Festival