"BROTHERS AND SISTERS" (aka Fratelli E Sorelle) is a film about a woman named Gloria who discovers her husband is cheating on her. So she decides to stay with her sister in the U.S. (St. Louis). Gloria takes her two sons with her, Matteo and Francesco - Matteo has little problem settling into his new life while Francesco has a lot of problems.  It was produced by Antonio Avati and directed by Pupi Avati.  The film starred Franco Nero (Die Hard 2, Force 10 From Navarone) as Franco, Paolo Quattrini as Lea, Anna Bonaiuto as Gloria, Luciano Federico as Francesco, and Stefano Accorsi as Matteo.

This was yet another opportunity for me to work with Pupi Avati / Duea Film and the time spent on set was equally enjoyable as the other films. It was though the first time we had to deal with snow during filming.  And it was memorable since we got to stage/film a boxing match as part of the movie.


                       
                        A cold Pupi Avati sits behind camera in the early morning haze.

                   

                       
                         This was the first time we had to deal with snow while shooting an
                         Avati film - only thing you could do is to work it into the film. Pupi, in
                         the red jacket, is operating the camera.


                         
                           Filming a party scene for Brothers and Sisters - On the right with
                           with the boom mic is Jeff Carney.

                          
                                  Actress Paola Quattrini moments before filming begins.


                                           
                                                 Jeff Carney prepares the boom mic as
                                                  filming is about to start.


                                                         More photos coming soon.