Sisters (2021)
For thirty years, French-Algerian sisters Zorah, Nohra and Djamila have been living in the hope of finding their brother Rheda, abducted by their father, and hidden in newly decolonised Algeria. Their relationship is shaken when Zorah, the eldest sister, decides to write a play based on the traumatising events of their childhood that haunted them their whole life. But when they learn that their father is dying, the three sisters decide to go to Algeria to seize their last opportunity to have him reveal where their brother is. When the past catches up, the three sisters have no choice but to put their differences aside.
Director: Yamina Benguigui
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: June 30, 2021
Cast
- Isabelle Adjani - Zorah
- Rachida Brakni - Djamila
- Maïwenn - Norah
- Hafsia Herzi - Farah / Leila 22 ans
- Rachid Djaïdani - Hassan - Ahmed (père)
- Faïza Guène - Soumaya
- Fettouma Ousliha-Bouamari - Leila (mère)
- Manel Belkhelfa - Karima / Zorah 18 ans
- Sérine Ferdi - Djamila 15 ans
- Maïssa Belaroussi - Norah 11 ans
Screenplay
- Sylvain Saada (Screenplay)
- Farah Benguigui (Screenplay)
- Yamina Benguigui (Screenplay)
- Franck Joucla Castillo (Script Consultant)
Music: Amine Bouhafa
Cinematography: Antoine Roch
Editing: Nadia ben Rachid
Production: Bandits Production, Elemiah, CADC, StudioCanal
Country: Algeria, France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sisters about?
- For thirty years, French-Algerian sisters Zorah, Nohra and Djamila have been living in the hope of finding their brother Rheda, abducted by their father, and hidden in newly decolonised Algeria. Their relationship is shaken when Zorah, the eldest sister, decides to write a play based on the traumatising events of their childhood that haunted them their whole life. But when they learn that their father is dying, the three sisters decide to go to Algeria to seize their last opportunity to have him reveal where their brother is. When the past catches up, the three sisters have no choice but to put their differences aside.
- Who directed Sisters?
- Sisters was directed by Yamina Benguigui.
- Who stars in Sisters?
- Sisters stars Isabelle Adjani, Rachida Brakni, Maïwenn, Hafsia Herzi, Rachid Djaïdani, Faïza Guène.
- How long is Sisters?
- Sisters has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Sisters?
- Sisters is a Drama film.
- Where was Sisters produced?
- Sisters was produced in Algeria, France.