Fare bene Mikles

About This Movie

Fare bene Mikles really drags you into the raw emotions of sibling connection. Told in reverse, it’s a unique narrative style that really accentuates the trauma and resilience of Sergio and Maria. The pacing can feel a bit jarring at first, but once you settle into it, the backwards storytelling gives you this strange, almost haunting experience. The atmosphere is thick with tension, and the performances are pretty gripping, especially given the heavy themes of abuse and survival. They create this game, 'Mìkles', which feels like a child’s defense mechanism, almost surreal in the way it highlights their coping strategies. It’s not your typical drama, and I appreciate that it leans heavily into discomfort while still being deeply emotional.

Reverse storytelling structureHeavy themes of childhood traumaDistinctive sibling dynamics