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James Joyce's The Sisters

Synopsis

The Sisters is an adaptation of the first short story in James Joyce's collected works, Dubliners. Set in 1915 Ireland, it tells the story of a young boy, who reflects upon his time with friend and mentor, Father Flynn, while coming to terms with the Priest's death. As he listens to the conversations of the adults around him and thinks back on his own time with the Father, the boy begins to come to a new understanding about his friend and possibly about himself, as he is confronted with questions of faith, loss and new beginnings.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 13, 2017

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Matthew James Eberle
Screenplay & Story
Matthew James Eberle, James Joyce
Original Score
Jesse Owen DeBiase
Original Title
James Joyce's The Sisters
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
18m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Matthew James Eberle

Screenplay & Story

Matthew James Eberle, James Joyce

Original Score & Music

Jesse Owen DeBiase

Film Editing

Zelie Dember-Slack

Producers

Amadi Pate

Department Leadership Roster

Matthew James Eberle

Director

Matthew James Eberle

Writer

James Joyce

James Joyce

Writer

Zelie Dember-Slack

Editor

Ashleigh Mullins

Production Design

Madison Boutilier

Costume Design

Amadi Pate

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for James Joyce's The Sisters.

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Frequently Asked Questions About James Joyce's The Sisters

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is James Joyce's The Sisters about?

The Sisters is an adaptation of the first short story in James Joyce's collected works, Dubliners. Set in 1915 Ireland, it tells the story of a young boy, who reflects upon his time with friend and mentor, Father Flynn, while coming to terms with the Priest's death. As he listens to the conversations of the adults around him and thinks back on his own time with the Father, the boy begins to come to a new understanding about his friend and possibly about himself, as he is confronted with questions of faith, loss and new beginnings.

Who directed James Joyce's The Sisters?

James Joyce's The Sisters was directed by Matthew James Eberle.

Who stars in James Joyce's The Sisters?

The principal cast of James Joyce's The Sisters includes Lynn Downey, Pat Destro, Paul Bond, Camille James Harman, Brian Graves.

When was James Joyce's The Sisters released and how long is it?

James Joyce's The Sisters was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 18m.

Who composed the musical score for James Joyce's The Sisters?

The original motion picture soundtrack for James Joyce's The Sisters was composed by Jesse Owen DeBiase.