Like sisters
Eva and Christina are two modern women, around thirty-five, inseparable friends since they were eighteen. They have studied acting, but are out of the theater, each for their own reasons. Christina lives with her 14-year-old daughter, Aliki, whom she had at a very young age from her marriage to her teacher, famous leading actor, Yannis Zervas, a marriage which, however, ended ingloriously ten years ago. She works as a waitress in an "in" bar, "Ephemeron", where the artistic world gathers, in order to be able to make ends meet. However, in her personal life she has been happy, as she lives a passionate love with her younger brother, Lambis, a student at the Drama School and her colleague at the bar. Eva, locked in the golden cage of a socially successful, but essentially unsuccessful, marriage to the great lawyer Minas Christopoulos, is busy raising the two children she had with him and her mother. Her deep desire is to return to the theater....
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Plot Summary
This documentary follows the lives of two young sisters, Jeanne and Margaret, as they navigate adolescence and the complexities of their family life. Shot over several years, it captures their hopes, dreams, and struggles in rural America. The film offers an intimate look at their evolving relationship with each other and their parents, highlighting the challenges and joys of growing up.
Critical Reception
Sisters was met with critical acclaim for its intimate and empathetic portrayal of its subjects. Critics praised Debra Granik's sensitive direction and the authenticity of the family's story, noting its raw honesty and emotional depth. It is considered a notable early work by Granik, showcasing her talent for documentary filmmaking.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its raw, honest, and deeply empathetic portrayal of adolescence.
- Lauded for Debra Granik's sensitive and observational filmmaking style.
- Seen as a powerful and intimate family portrait.
Google audience: Viewers consistently admired the film's authenticity and emotional resonance, appreciating the tender depiction of sisterhood and family dynamics. Many found it a moving and thought-provoking experience.
Awards & Accolades
Awarded the Grand Jury Prize at the Woodstock Film Festival.
Fun Fact
The film was shot over a period of seven years, allowing the filmmaker to intimately document the sisters' growth and changing lives.
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