Sisters
Sœurs
Synopsis
For thirty years, French-Algerian sisters Zorah, Nohra and Djamila have been living in the hope of finding their brother Rheda, abducted by their father, and hidden in newly decolonised Algeria. Their relationship is shaken when Zorah, the eldest sister, decides to write a play based on the traumatising events of their childhood that haunted them their whole life. But when they learn that their father is dying, the three sisters decide to go to Algeria to seize their last opportunity to have him reveal where their brother is. When the past catches up, the three sisters have no choice but to put their differences aside.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Sisters (Soeurs) US TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-07-28
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Isabelle Adjani
Zorah
Rachida Brakni
Djamila
Maïwenn
Norah
Hafsia Herzi
Farah / Leila 22 ans
Rachid Djaïdani
Hassan - Ahmed (père)
Faïza Guène
Soumaya
Fettouma Ousliha-Bouamari
Leila (mère)
Manel Belkhelfa
Karima / Zorah 18 ans
Sérine Ferdi
Djamila 15 ans
Maïssa Belaroussi
Norah 11 ans
Nabil Asli
Interne médecine
Abel Jafri
Juge Algérie
Djanis Bouzyani
Styliste Farah
Mabrouk Faroudji
Ali (Oncle)
Aziz Boukrouni
Détective
Sophie Van Baren
Nicole V
Nathalie Mann
Juge France
Riwan Belkacemi
Militant
Release History & Theatrical Window
Angoulême Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 9, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yamina Benguigui
- Screenplay & Story
- Yamina Benguigui, Sylvain Saada, Farah Benguigui
- Original Score
- Amine Bouhafa
- Original Title
- Sœurs
- Country of Origin
- Algeria, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Bandits Production, Elemiah, CADC, StudioCanal
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yamina Benguigui
Yamina Benguigui, Sylvain Saada, Farah Benguigui, Franck Joucla Castillo
Amine Bouhafa
Antoine Roch
Nadia ben Rachid
Philippe Dupuis-Mendel
Department Leadership Roster
Philippe Dupuis-Mendel
Producer
Yamina Benguigui
Screenplay
Sylvain Saada
Screenplay
Farah Benguigui
Screenplay
Antoine Roch
Director of Photography
Nadia ben Rachid
Editor
Amine Bouhafa
Original Music Composer
Yamina Benguigui
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sisters.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Sisters.
list13
Abstrusest 2
df
fd
More Like Sisters
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sisters
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sisters about?
For thirty years, French-Algerian sisters Zorah, Nohra and Djamila have been living in the hope of finding their brother Rheda, abducted by their father, and hidden in newly decolonised Algeria. Their relationship is shaken when Zorah, the eldest sister, decides to write a play based on the traumatising events of their childhood that haunted them their whole life. But when they learn that their father is dying, the three sisters decide to go to Algeria to seize their last opportunity to have him reveal where their brother is. When the past catches up, the three sisters have no choice but to put their differences aside.
Who directed Sisters?
Sisters was directed by Yamina Benguigui.
Who stars in Sisters?
The principal cast of Sisters includes Isabelle Adjani, Rachida Brakni, Maïwenn, Hafsia Herzi, Rachid Djaïdani.
When was Sisters released and how long is it?
Sisters was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Sisters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sisters was composed by Amine Bouhafa.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sisters?
Sisters holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).