Home / Arts and Entertainment / One-Shot Musical 'Brother Verses Brother' Eyes Oscars
One-Shot Musical 'Brother Verses Brother' Eyes Oscars
26 Oct
Summary
- The musical film follows twin musicians searching for love and their dying father.
- A song from the film has been submitted for Oscar consideration.
- The movie was filmed in one continuous shot, inspired by 'Live Cinema'.
The one-shot musical film "Brother Verses Brother," directed by Ari Gold, is being released for awards consideration this season. Executive produced by five-time Oscar winner Francis Ford Coppola, the movie is inspired by Coppola's 'Live Cinema' concept.
The film chronicles the heartbreaking odyssey of twin musicians, Ari and Ethan Gold, as they navigate San Francisco. Their quest is for love, a musical gig, and to connect with their dying poet father. The narrative unfolds as they move through iconic city locales, striving to complete a new song for their father.
Ethan Gold's song, "Brothers Keep Goin' Anyway," has been submitted for Oscar consideration in the Best Original Song category. The entire film was conceived and improvised by Ari Gold's family and friends, featuring live musical performances by Ethan Gold as the night progresses.
Herbert Gold, the director's father and a literary icon, stars in his first and final screen role at age 99. He passed away eight weeks after filming concluded. The film's unique approach, with no cuts, was chosen by Ari Gold to capture the difficulty of separating from loved ones.
