The Sisters
The Sisters

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The Sisters

1969
Movie
110 min
Italian

Faced with a broken marriage, a woman decides to try to rekindle incestuous relationship with her younger sister, who is married to a wealthy older man.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Karel ReiszGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A lonely, repressed woman living in London, who is haunted by the memory of her deceased lover, attempts to navigate a new romantic relationship. As she grapples with her past and her present desires, her fragile mental state begins to unravel, leading to increasingly disturbing and unpredictable behavior. The film explores themes of isolation, obsession, and the complexities of female identity in the late 1960s.

Critical Reception

The Sisters received a mixed reception upon its release. While some critics praised its psychological depth and Joan Plowright's central performance, others found its pacing slow and its narrative disjointed. The film is considered a lesser-known work of Karel Reisz, often overshadowed by his more acclaimed films.

What Reviewers Say

  • Plowright's performance is a compelling portrayal of a disturbed woman.

  • The film struggles with a lack of narrative coherence and a somber tone.

  • Considered a visually interesting but thematically murky psychological drama.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in London, capturing the atmosphere of the city during the late 1960s.

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