Il new film by Sergio Rubini, The De Filippo Brothers, aired in prime time on Rai 1 on December 30, 2021, enjoying a great success with the public who have always loved the De Filippo family and never miss an opportunity to always discover something more about its history.
The film tells us about the history of the family and especially of the three brothers, a complex story full of love and disagreements, dreams and passion, art, but also drama. A film that shows us the different facets of the personalities of Eduardo, Peppino e Titin, three brothers who grew up without a father in the closest and most familiar sense of the word. Even if the figure of Eduardo Scarpetta, biological father who never officially recognized them, had a decisive influence on their artistic growth.
Where to see the movie in streaming
If you have lost the film aired on Rai 1, do not worry because you have the possibility to see it whenever you want using RaiPlay. This is the Rai streaming platform where you can find the programs aired and many films, including I Fratelli De Filippo.
The true story of one of the most important families in the art world
Sergio Rubini has staged especially the relationship between Eduardo and Peppino, both, like Titina, illegitimate children of the great Eduardo Scarpetta from whom they inherited the immense artistic vein, but also the dedication to the world of theater and art.
Together they founded a theater company and worked together for at least 20 yearsdespite the strong differences between their personalities. Characters that in the long run lead them to a clash.
The great quarrel that leads to division
After about 20 years of collaboration, Eduardo and Peppino decide to share their paths. The reason? You don't really know it, but it certainly had something to do with the their vision of the theater and led to one of the stronger and more heated quarrels between the two, so important as to lead them to this decision.
The company also included her sister Titina who had to leave her job with her brothers as well.
The separation even outside the theater
The difficult relationship on stage led the two to separate even in life outside the theater and their relationship was undermined to the end.
Eduardo he continued on his way realizing i unforgettable masterpieces we all know, like Naples Millionaire, These ghosts, Christmas in the Cupiello house, Filomena Marturano and many others. Peppino began a by now historic collaboration with Totò, dedicating himself above all to television.
The cast of the film and the intricate De Filippo family
The cast also includes the great Giancarlo Giannini in the role of Eduardo Scarpetta, but let's see together who are all the actors:
- Mario Author (Eduardo De Filippo);
- Domenico Pinelli (Peppino De Filippo);
- Anna Ferraioli Ravel (Titina De Filippo);
- Giancarlo Giannini (Eduardo Scarpetta);
- Biagio Izzo (Vincenzo Scarpetta, son of Eduardo Scarpetta and Rosa De Filippo and half-brother of the De Filippo);
- Marisa Laurito (Rosa De Filippo, wife of Eduardo Scarpetta);
- Susy Del Giudice (Luisa De Filippo, grandson of Rosa and mother of the De Filippo brothers);
- Marianna Fontana (Adele De Filippo, Peppino's girlfriend).
Other actors present:
- Vincenzo Salemme;
- Maurice Casagrande;
- Umberto Del Prete;
- Augustus Zucchi;
- John Esposito;
- Nicholas Di Pinto;
- Lucianna De Falco.
Believe cover photo: Eduardo Castaldo
