The Pathan Sisters(2023)
Hindi76 mins
Gujarat, West of India. Sofia and Suzain are two teenage sisters brought up in a humble household, taken care of by their father since their mother left. They were too young to remember, but 20 years ago, their family barely escaped the deadly 2002 Gujarat anti-Muslim riots. Refusing the grim day-to-day routine and the shadow of the past, Sofia and Suzain want to embrace life to the fullest. While they grow up, reality comes knocking.
Director:Éléonore Boissinot
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 8 August 2023
- Director
- Éléonore Boissinot
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Rating
- 9.0/10
Storyline
Two teenage sisters in India are raised by their father after their mother left. Their family survived a violent riot twenty years ago. Now, as they grow up, the sisters try to live fully despite their difficult daily life and the shadow of that past.
“Two sisters chase life, shadowed by a past they escaped.”
Film Details
9.0Rating
76Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date8 August 2023
Also Known AsThe Pathan Sisters
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
survivalfamilyidentitycorruption
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
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Éléonore BoissinotDirector
→Trivia
- The film was shot over several years to capture the real-time growth and changes in the sisters' lives.
- Director Éléonore Boissinot is a French filmmaker, making this an international co-production focused on India.
- It was filmed in Gujarat, using local non-professional actors to keep the story authentic.
- The documentary premiered at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam in 2023.
- The title 'Pathan Sisters' refers to the sisters' Pashtun (Pathan) ethnic heritage within India.
- Much of the film's dialogue is in the Gujarati language, with some Hindi, reflecting the regional setting.
- The director lived in the community during filming to build trust and capture intimate moments.