Francesco Rosi established himself as one of the greatest chroniclers of Italy’s stormy postwar history with such riveting classics as Salvatore Giuliano, The Mattei Affair and Illustrious Corpses. Three Brothers [Tre fratelli] explores similarly knotty social and political territory through the seemingly straightforward story of three siblings returning to their native southern Italy to pay homage to their late mother. However, their various professions – a judge in Rome (Philippe Noiret), a spiritual counsellor in Naples (Vittorio Mezzogiorno), a factory worker in Turin (Michele Placido) – have a profound effect on their response to this reunion.

Although Oscar-nominated at the time, Three Brothers has never previously been released on any video format in the UK. Arrow Academy will release the film in a brand new 2K restoration on dual format Blu-ray and DVD on 4th April 2016 at the RRP of £19.99.

Release contents:

• Brand new 2K restoration from original film materials

• High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray and Standard Definition DVD presentations

• Original mono audio (uncompressed PCM on the Blu-ray)

• Optional newly translated English subtitles

Special features:

• Archival interview with Francesco Rosi

• Original theatrical trailer

• Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matthew Griffin

• Booklet featuring an essay by Professor Millicent Martin, a 1981 interview with Rosi and a selection of contemporary reviews (first printing only)