Sister My Sister

1994
R
1h 29min

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Two sisters are reunited when they are hired as maids for a stern widow and her daughter. Tension turns to violence when the widow discovers the taboo sexual attraction between them.

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Dos hermanas separadas en la infancia se reencuentran años después como sirvientas en una casa en Francia. Su felicidad de reunirse se convierte en una espiral de relación incestuosa.Dos hermanas separadas en la infancia se reencuentran años después como sirvientas en una casa en Francia. Su felicidad de reunirse se convierte en una espiral de relación incestuosa.Dos hermanas separadas en la infancia se reencuentran años después como sirvientas en una casa en Francia. Su felicidad de reunirse se convierte en una espiral de relación incestuosa.

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9strangeland_tours

Disturbing

The song at the start lets you know it won't be all pretty, it's a film loaded with repression, fears, despair and a developing mental breakdown.

I strongly recommend everyone (who likes that kind of things) to watch it and are looking for a film that will make you think about how society can isolate it's members from both sides.

I do not think homosexuality is the big factor here, watch closely and you'll see it's more about hitting bottom line.

There are other movies based on sisters Papin, unfortunately I haven't watched any of these, I can tell all of you tho, that these British actresses are of very fine quality, the entire ambient is dark and makes you inhale deeper.

This is my first review ever, so I hope it helps anyone to decide on whether watch Sister my sister or not.

all-briscoe

Powerfully Dark

A film featuring lesbian incest and violence could easily descend into a sensationalist mess. This film avoids such pitfalls and is exceptionally good.

The atmosphere throughout the film is extremely dark and is absolutely fitting for such a disturbing tale. Very rarely do any of the characters smile. Tension, guilt and suspicion are present throughout. Most of the film takes place in dark interiors and even the outdoor scenes are marked by grim weather.

There are only four significant characters and all are splendidly written and acted. The direction and design are very strong. Very sensibly, explicit sex and violence scenes are avoided to allow concentration on character and atmosphere.Particular commendation should also go to Stephen Warbeck for his melancholy, sparse, music which fits the action perfectly.

This is a notable film in another respect. No male character is seen at all - there are a couple of male voiceovers but otherwise this is an exclusively female performance. This is a bold move, but very successful. "Sister My Sister" should certainly appeal to any discerning viewer who appreciates thoughtful drama.

donye

Mind Boggling

Of the films that I have seen over the past 2 years, I have been displeased with how homogenized they've been. But when I rented this movie, I was totally shocked by the power of it. I was completely enthralled the entire time. The darkness of it was both scary and intriguing. The surprise element for me was the sisters' escalating relationship from loving to obsessive. I absolutely loved this movie as it explored the depths of lonely souls and the drowning effect that never ending servitude and isolation can bring.

8vivesi-1

If you're in the mood for murderous love

I liked everything about this movie, the story, casting, acting, direction, everything. Some frames are so beautiful that they look like paintings (think Degas and one frame, Seurat). The casting was perfect and Richardson delivered one of the bravest and best performances I've ever seen. The tension between both pairs of women--it was an amazing way to build suspense. Even if you don't completely understand the relationship between the two sisters, their passion is obvious. What a great find this movie is.

108up2l8

Spare, dark and beautiful film.

I loved Sister, My Sister...in fact, I bought it without having seen it first based on recommendation alone, and I haven't regretted it one bit. I think that the acting was great, by the entire cast; I felt that the storyline (based on an actual murder case and subsequent play), though revisited in this film, is still relevant in that it addresses issues of classism, oppression, and societal stigmatization. To dismiss this film as merely an incestuous, murderous lesbian romp is a mistake. Even though the lesbian subject seemed to be a large factor, there is a definite timidity to the photography of the sex scenes, in that there was more in the way of well framed shots than fleshy action given the intensity of feeling portrayed. So probably, the film isn't as offensive as the description might imply. I feel that the film was evenly handled throughout. Even the murders, while fairly gruesome as described in the voiceover of the trial, weren't disgustingly splatter film-like, they, like the sex scenes left much to the imagination. I recommend this film highly, it's not at all fluffy feel-good schlock, it's disturbing, dark and painful - that's what makes it so good!

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Trivia
Based on the play "My Sister In This House", by Wendy Kesselman, which was loosely based on the true story of the Papin sisters.

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Lea Papin: Tell me a story.
Christine Papin: Oh.
Lea Papin: Just one before we go down.
Christine Papin: Which one?
Lea Papin: Um, when I was little.
Christine Papin: You're still little.
Lea Papin: No, I mean really little. The one with the horse.
Christine Papin: Don't you ever get tired of it?
Lea Papin: No, tell me.
Christine Papin: When you were just a tiny thing, mama sent me out one day to get bread. You came with me the way you always did. And as we were walking, you let go of my hand and ran into the street.
Lea Papin: Tell it slower. you're telling it too fast.
Christine Papin: It was a long narrow street. You remember... on a hill. At the top of the hill, a horse and carriage was galloping down, right towards you. I ran into the street. I pulled you across. I pushed you down in the gutter with me... what a noise when the horse galloped by. And everyone was screaming. And when we stood up, we were both bleeding. But it was the same wound. It started on my arm and went down across your wrist. And look, we have it still.
Lea Papin: And mama, what did she say?
Christine Papin: Mama, you know how she gets. She screamed at us.
Lea Papin: And then what happened?
Christine Papin: Well, then there was the gypsy. Mad Marguerite they used to call her.
Lea Papin: And what did she say?
Christine Papin: You... you know it so well.
Lea Papin: No, tell me again, Christine. Tell me again.
Christine Papin: They're bound for life, Mad Marguerite said... bound in blood.