Viktor och hans bröder

This powerful but simple story about two brothers that hate each other and the younger brother that tries to calm things down between them took the 2002 Munich Filmschool Festival by storm. Everyone surrendered to this beautiful modern tale of Cain and Abel, that uses means so modest and a story so simple, you will be staggered when you see it. Magnificent actors' work, and kudos to the boy playing Viktor: he pushes the film forward. Short stories don't get better than this.

I really marvelled at this film when I saw it at the NYU International Film Festival in New York last year. It's a beautiful story about a young boy trying desperately to repair the friendship of his two brothers who no longer speak to each other. The film is full of charming little scenes depicting routine moments from the life of your average disintegrating family. The kid who plays Viktor is superb! His acting is flawless, capturing the audience from the beginning of the film and holding their attention until the very end. The subtlety of this film makes it so powerful. The story has a clear message about family values and is one of the most heart-warming films I have ever seen. It's a gem!