Overview
- Sister Midnight opens in French theaters on June 11 after its Cannes 2024 showcase and a delayed domestic release.
- The narrative follows Uma as a new bride in Mumbai who channels supernatural rebellion to break free from patriarchal expectations.
- Karan Kandhari’s debut feature exemplifies the cinema of the diaspora by blending Indian cultural themes with London-based and European production influences.
- The film’s visual style channels punk-rock energy through animated overlays and stop-motion sequences to heighten its dark humor.
- Radhika Apte delivers a standout performance that embodies the heroine’s liberating rebellion against patriarchal norms.