A Ma Soeur! is a provocative and shocking drama about sibling rivalry, family discord and relationships. Elena is 15, beautiful and flirtatious. Her less confident sister, Anais, is 12, and constantly eats. On holiday, Elena meets a young Italian student who is determined to seduce her. Anais is forced to watch in silence, conspiring with the lovers, but harbouring jealousy and similar desires. Their actions, however, have unforeseen tragic consequences for the whole family.
Catherine Breillat, director of Romance, has created a modern fable that is a touching, traumatic study of adolescence with a terrific performance from Roxane Mesquida as Elena and an extraordinary debut from new discovery Anais Reboux as Anais. With a truly numbing ending, A Ma Soeur! is an unforgettable and powerful experience.
Director: Catherine Breillat
Writer: Catherine Breillat
CAST
Anaïs Reboux ... Anaïs Pingot
Roxane Mesquida ... Elena Pingot
Libero De Rienzo ... Fernando
Arsinée Khanjian ... Mother
Romain Goupil ... François Pingot / Father
Laura Betti ... Fernando's Mother
Albert Goldberg ... The Killer
Odette Barrière ... Friend at Residence
Ann Matthijsse ... Friend at Residence
Pierre Renverseau ... Friend at Residence
Jean-Marc Boulanger ... Friend at Residence
Frederick Bodin ... Waiter
Michel Guillemin ... Janitor
Josette Cathalan ... Saleswoman
Claude Sese ... Police Officer
Country:France | Italy
Language:French with English subtitles
Release Date:7 March 2001 (France)
Runtime:USA: 86 min
Sound Mix:Dolby Digital
Color:Color
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