Family Diary
1962, Italian. Directed by Valerio Zurlini.
Enrico is a struggling journalist in the Rome of 1945. He receives a phone call informing him that his younger brother Lorenzo has died. Enrico recalls their long and difficult relationship; he was brought up by their poor but warm-hearted grandmother, Lorenzo was raised as a gentleman by a wealthy local aristocrat. Reunited in the Florence of the 1930s, Enrico becomes his spoilt brother's keeper, forever haunted by a sense of guilty responsibility towards a man he both hates and loves.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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- Released
- 28 September 1962
- Original title
- Cronaca familiare
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Valerio Zurlini, Mario Missiroli
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What Family Diary is based on
Family Diary is based on Two Brothers (1947) by Vasco Pratolini.
1947
Two Brothers
By Vasco Pratolini
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Family Diary: quick answers
Is Family Diary worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 55 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Family Diary?
Family Diary runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does Family Diary have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Family Diary. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Family Diary parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Family Diary yet.
Which OTT platform is Family Diary on?
Family Diary isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Family Diary?
If you liked Family Diary, try Things We Don't Say, Bad Tales, Finally Dawn.
Who directed Family Diary?
Family Diary (1962) was directed by Valerio Zurlini and stars Marcello Mastroianni, Jacques Perrin, Salvo Randone.
What is Family Diary based on?
Family Diary is based on Two Brothers (1947) by Vasco Pratolini.