A Tale of Three Sisters
A Tale of Three Sisters

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A Tale of Three Sisters

2019
Movie
108 min
Turkish

A stagnant and gloomy village in the 1980s. Reyhan, Nurhan, and Havva, three sisters were sent to town as 'besleme' (foster child and maid). Since they fail their foster parents for different reasons, they are sent back to their father's house in their poor village. Deprived of their dreams of a better life, they try to hold on to each other.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic79/100
Google Users85%
Director: Emin AlperGenres: Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

In a remote Anatolian village, three sisters are sent to live with their father after their mother's death. Their mother, who had artistic aspirations, left behind a life they are now forced to inhabit. The sisters struggle to adapt to their new reality and their distant father, each holding onto their own dreams and resentments. As they navigate their complex relationships and the suffocating environment, they uncover buried secrets and confront the harsh realities of their lives.

Critical Reception

A Tale of Three Sisters received critical acclaim for its atmospheric storytelling, strong performances, and unflinching portrayal of familial dynamics and societal constraints. Critics praised its exploration of themes such as memory, identity, and the search for freedom within a patriarchal society. The film was lauded for its melancholic tone and visual artistry, though some found its pacing deliberate.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric and visually striking direction.

  • Lauded for powerful performances from its lead actresses.

  • Appreciated for its deep dive into complex family relationships and societal pressures.

Google audience: Viewers found the film to be a compelling and emotionally resonant drama, highlighting the strong acting and the immersive, albeit somber, atmosphere. Many appreciated the exploration of sisterhood and the challenges faced by women in a traditional setting.

Awards & Accolades

Screened in the main competition section of the 69th Berlin International Film Festival, where it received positive attention.

Fun Fact

The film's stark and isolated setting in a remote Anatolian village was intentionally chosen to enhance the sense of confinement and the sisters' struggle to break free from their circumstances.

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