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Sister Midnight Hits French Theaters With Feminist Vampire Comedy

The Cannes 2024 premiere opens the path for Kandhari’s genre-bending satire to challenge patriarchal norms in French cinemas on June 11.

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Une comédie trash, macabre et féministe.

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.