SISTER
by Ursula Meier
Synopsis: A luxury ski resort in Switzerland. 12-year-old Simon lives in the industrial valley below, with his jobless sister. Every day, he takes the ski-lift to the opulent ski world above, stealing equipment from the rich tourists to resell to the local kids back down. As he partners with a crooked British seasonal worker, Simon loses his boundaries, which affects the relationship with his sister. Confronted with a truth they had both been escaping, Simon seeks refuge up above.
Cast: Léa Seydoux, Kacey Mottet Klein, Martin Compston, Gillian Anderson
2011 / France, Switzerland / 92 min
Produced by Archipel 35, Vega Film Ag.
“Exhilarating. A knockout, skillfully crafted and moving”
— Indiewire
“Suspenseful… brilliantly acted”
— Elle
“Tough and tender… visionary”
— Screen International
