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7.0 / 10(152 votes)IMDb20191h 52m$540K Worldwide GrossBelgium, France, Italy, United States of America

Sisters in Arms

Sœurs d'armes

Synopsis

Kenza and Yaël are two young French women who go to Syria to fight alongside the Kurdish forces. There they meet Zara, a Yezidi survivor. Born in different cultures but deeply united, the women-fighters heal their past wounds and discover their present strength, especially the fear they inspire in their opponents. The three young women soon bound together and become true sisters-in-arms.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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SOEUR D'ARMES Bande Annonce VF (2019)

Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-25

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 27, 2019

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.1x ROI)

Production Budget

$5.6M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$540K

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.1x

-$5.1M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $5.6MWorldwide: $540K

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Caroline Fourest
Screenplay & Story
Caroline Fourest
Original Score
Mathieu Lamboley
Original Title
Sœurs d'armes
Country of Origin
Belgium, France, Italy, United States of America
Spoken Languages
Arabic, Kurdish, French, English, Italian
Runtime
1h 52m
Production Budget
$5.6M
Worldwide Gross
$540K
Production Studios
Kador, Place du Marché Productions, Davis Films, France 2 Cinéma, Eagle Pictures, Happy Moon Productions, Metropolitan Filmexport, Sierra/Affinity, France Télévisions, Canal+, Ciné+, DeliCe Film

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Caroline Fourest

Screenplay & Story

Caroline Fourest

Original Score & Music

Mathieu Lamboley

Director of Photography

Stéphane Vallée

Film Editing

Audrey Simonaud

Producers

Samuel Hadida, Jad Ben Ammar, Leo Maidenberg

Department Leadership Roster

Caroline Fourest

Caroline Fourest

Director

Caroline Fourest

Caroline Fourest

Writer

Samuel Hadida

Samuel Hadida

Producer

Mathieu Lamboley

Mathieu Lamboley

Original Music Composer

Stéphane Vallée

Director of Photography

Audrey Simonaud

Editor

Emma Bellocq

Costume Design

Jad Ben Ammar

Producer

Leo Maidenberg

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sisters in Arms.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sisters in Arms

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

What is Sisters in Arms about?

Kenza and Yaël are two young French women who go to Syria to fight alongside the Kurdish forces. There they meet Zara, a Yezidi survivor. Born in different cultures but deeply united, the women-fighters heal their past wounds and discover their present strength, especially the fear they inspire in their opponents. The three young women soon bound together and become true sisters-in-arms.

Who directed Sisters in Arms?

Sisters in Arms was directed by Caroline Fourest.

Who stars in Sisters in Arms?

The principal cast of Sisters in Arms includes Dilan Gwyn, Amira Casar, Camélia Jordana, Noush Skaugen, Esther Garrel.

When was Sisters in Arms released and how long is it?

Sisters in Arms was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.

What was the box office and production budget of Sisters in Arms?

Sisters in Arms had a reported production budget of $5.6M and grossed $540K at the worldwide box office (0.1 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Sisters in Arms?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Sisters in Arms was composed by Mathieu Lamboley.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Sisters in Arms?

Sisters in Arms holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).