Sisters movie poster

Sisters

June 30, 2021 1h 40m 4.9/10 (18 votes)

Released 5 years ago in 2021. Sisters is a drama film. directed by Yamina Benguigui.

Starring Isabelle Adjani, Rachida Brakni, and Maïwenn

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 30, 2021 4 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
User Rating 4.9/10 Mixed (18 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country Algeria + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Bandits Production
  • Elemiah
  • CADC
  • StudioCanal

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. Th...

Who directed Sisters?

Sisters was directed by Yamina Benguigui.

How long is Sisters?

Sisters has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was Sisters released?

Sisters was released on June 30, 2021 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Sisters?

The main cast of Sisters includes Isabelle Adjani, Rachida Brakni, Maïwenn, Hafsia Herzi, Rachid Djaïdani.