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Sister (2012) | Criteria

Still from Sister — Sister (2012) — Ursula MeierPhotographed by Agnès Godard

Poster for Sister

Ursula Meier

Sister

L'enfant d'en haut

French / 2012 / 1h 40m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.63/5·5.7K ratings·665 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A drama set at a Swiss ski resort and centered on a boy who supports his sister by stealing from wealthy guests.

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December 2021
Position 60
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Female Gaze: Women Directors + Women Cinematographers
Position 25
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March 2021
Position 96
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Directed by Ursula Meier
Position 2

Credits

Crew

DirectorUrsula Meier

WriterUrsula Meier, Antoine Jaccoud

CinematographerAgnès Godard

ComposerJohn Parish

EditorNelly Quettier

ProducerRuth Waldburger

Cast

Kacey Mottet Kleinas Simon

Léa Seydouxas Louise

Martin Compstonas Mike

Gillian Andersonas Kristin Jansen

Jean-François Stéveninas Chief cook

Yann Trégouëtas Bruno

Gabin Lefebvreas Marcus

Magne-Håvard Brekkeas Violent skier

Antonio Troiloas Driver of the minibus

Luca Mayas Baby

Simon Guélatas Golf man

Yannick Ruizas Seasonal

Vincent Fontannazas Seasonal

Alain Börekas Seasonal

Frédéric Mudryas Seasonal

Ange Ruzéas Seasonal

Enrique Estevezas Seasonal

Luc Tissotas Seasonal

Calvin Obersonas Brother of 'Blue Hands'

Lisa Harderas Daughter of the English woman