My Little Sister

This is rather special.

A commanding central turn from the German actress Nina Hoss sustains this naturalistic cancer drama despite some overfamiliar themes.

It's a fierce, thoughtful drama.

This is another intimate, personal tale from writer-director duo Stéphanie Chuat and Véronique Reymond... and boasts standout scenes and characters you believe in, for all their flaws. It is also moving without being mawkish.

It's a bracing trip, a work of daredevil nerve that serves as its own reward.

It's emotionally powerful and not fussy... It doesn't really go in any direction that audiences expect.

By making a parallel to Hanzel and Gretel, the film makes us see that the protagonists' lives, though seemingly happy, were always surrounded by a threatening forest. [Full review in Spanish]

Cancer dramas come with their fair share of cliches, and this film is no different, but it’s saved by outstanding performances that keep us invested from beginning to end.

Stars Nina Hoss and Lars Eidinger elevate the story and give performances that capture the despair, anger, and hopelessness that a grave illness can spread.

The great Nina Hoss is front and centre in this harrowing but beautifully made drama about the unbreakable bond between twins.