Sister Midnight (2024)
Release Year: 2024
Nation: India, Sweden, United Kingdom
Alternative Title: Сестра Полночь
Director: Karan Kandhari
Writer: Karan Kandhari
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Alastair Clark, Heeral Gandhi, Anna Griffin, Alan McAlex, Sankalp Tawde, Verity Wislocki
Co_Producer: Wendy Griffin, Rachel Robey, Sean Wheelan, Kristina Börjeson
Executive_Producer: Ben Coren, David Kimbangi, Louise Ortega, Natascha Wharton
Companies: BFI, Film i Väst, Filmgate Films, Griffin Pictures, Suitable Pictures, Wellington Films
Genre: Black Comedy Film, Comedy, Drama, Horror, Horror Film
Budget: N/A
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Story
Sister Midnight follows the unsettling descent of an arranged marriage between a spineless husband and his free-spirited wife, played by Radhika Apte. Set in Mumbai, the story takes a dark turn as the wife morphs into a ruthless and feral force within their marital confines, revealing bloody surprises and unexpected consequences. The film is a genre-bending blend of comedy, horror, and drama, with a surreal vision of the city that serves as its backdrop.
Summary
Sister Midnight is a unique 2024 black comedy film directed by Karan Kandhari, set against the vibrant yet complex backdrop of Mumbai. Co-produced by India, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, this dysfunctional marriage tale explores themes of arranged marriages, marital dynamics, and female empowerment through horror-comedy elements. Shot on lush 35mm film, the movie promises a deliriously surreal experience filled with bloody surprises and incandescent rage, as Apte's character discovers her feral impulses.
