The Best of Youth

"The Best of Youth" is a powerful and emotional Italian drama that follows the lives of two brothers, Nicola and Matteo, from the summer of 1966 to the present day. After a chance encounter with a young woman named Giorgia who is suffering from mental health issues (Jasmine Trinca), their paths diverge as they grapple with their own desires, aspirations, and personal demons. As they navigate their way through life against the backdrop of significant historical events in Italy, including the 1966 Flood of Florence and the battle against the mafia in Sicily, the brothers must confront their own mortality and find their purpose in the world. With stunning performances from the entire cast, particularly Luigi Lo Cascio and Alessio Boni as the two brothers, "The Best of Youth" is a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of family, friendship, love, loss, trauma healing, redemption , and second chances.

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