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Brother and Sister

2022

Drama

1h48

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5.6/10

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4.1/5

Press

2.4/5

Spect.
C

Céleste rated ★ 7/10

Synopsis

The story revolves around a brother and sister who are nearing their fifties - Alice is an actress, Louis was a teacher and a poet. They no longer speak to one another and have been avoiding each other for over twenty years, but the death of their parents will force them to cross paths.

Community Reviews

Opinions on 'Brother and Sister' are deeply divided. While some viewers are captivated by the intense portrayal of familial hatred and the stellar performances of Marion Cotillard and Melvil Poupaud, others find the film lacking in narrative clarity and emotional engagement. Critics praise its ambitious thematic exploration and Desplechin's directorial flair, but some audience members feel the film is pretentious, over-theatrical, and fails to justify the central animosity, leading to a disconnection from the story.

👍 Stellar performances captivate.

👎 Some find the narrative unclear.

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