My Skinny Sister (2015)

My Skinny Sister (2015) poster

Just as Stella enters the exciting world of adolescence she discovers that her big sister and role model Katja is hiding an eating disorder. The disease slowly tears the family apart. A story about jealousy, love and betrayal told with warmth, depth and laughter - on and off the ice.

Director: Sanna Lenken
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Per Störby Jutbring
Cinematography: Moritz Schultheiß
Editing: Hanna Lejonqvist
Production: tangy, Fortune Cookie Filmproduktion, SVT, ARTE, Film i Väst
Country: Germany, Sweden
Language: English, svenska
Original Language: sv

Themes

Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

figure skating, teenage girl, illness, woman director, sisterhood

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Sanna Lenken
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is My Skinny Sister about?
Just as Stella enters the exciting world of adolescence she discovers that her big sister and role model Katja is hiding an eating disorder. The disease slowly tears the family apart. A story about jealousy, love and betrayal told with warmth, depth and laughter - on and off the ice.
Who directed My Skinny Sister?
My Skinny Sister was directed by Sanna Lenken.
Who stars in My Skinny Sister?
My Skinny Sister stars Rebecka Josephson, Amy Deasismont, Henrik Norlén, Annika Hallin, Maxim Mehmet, Emelie Strömberg.
How long is My Skinny Sister?
My Skinny Sister has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is My Skinny Sister?
My Skinny Sister is a Drama film.
Where was My Skinny Sister produced?
My Skinny Sister was produced in Germany, Sweden.
What are the themes of My Skinny Sister?
The themes of My Skinny Sister include: Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.