Sister
Sestra
Synopsis
Based on the novel by Jáchym Topol. Potok works as a set designer in a small theater. He is in his thirties and his life is essentially going nowhere. He views his surroundings and himself with contempt. His aimless life only changes when he meets Černá. The couple in love escapes from the city. Inevitably, however, they once again encounter human calculation, shallowness, and bad taste. Potok falls back into his former skepticism, which leads to the total breakdown of their relationship. Černá leaves him, and a desperate Potok slowly comes to a more conciliatory attitude toward the world, where there is no longer any place for great love and dark romance. Unlike Jáchym Topol's literary work of the same name, which takes place during the three years after 1989, the film ignores the time frame. It focuses on the hero's internal conflicts, which are timeless.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vít Pancíř
- Screenplay & Story
- Vít Pancíř
- Original Title
- Sestra
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Avion Film & Sound, Česká televize, Endorfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vít Pancíř
Vít Pancíř, Jáchym Topol
Martin Čihák
Adam Brothánek
Jiří Konečný
Department Leadership Roster
Vít Pancíř
Director
Martin Čihák
Director of Photography
Adam Brothánek
Editor
Jiří Konečný
Producer
Jáchym Topol
Writer
Vít Pancíř
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sister
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What is Sister about?
Based on the novel by Jáchym Topol. Potok works as a set designer in a small theater. He is in his thirties and his life is essentially going nowhere. He views his surroundings and himself with contempt. His aimless life only changes when he meets Černá. The couple in love escapes from the city. Inevitably, however, they once again encounter human calculation, shallowness, and bad taste. Potok falls back into his former skepticism, which leads to the total breakdown of their relationship. Černá leaves him, and a desperate Potok slowly comes to a more conciliatory attitude toward the world, where there is no longer any place for great love and dark romance. Unlike Jáchym Topol's literary work of the same name, which takes place during the three years after 1989, the film ignores the time frame. It focuses on the hero's internal conflicts, which are timeless.
Who directed Sister?
Sister was directed by Vít Pancíř.
Who stars in Sister?
The principal cast of Sister includes Jakub Zich, Verica Nedeska, Filip Topol, Perla Kučerová, Ivana Stejskalová.
When was Sister released and how long is it?
Sister was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.