My Sister’s Good Fortune (1995): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1995, My Sister’s Good Fortune is a drama film directed by Angela Schanelec, running about 84 minutes.

What it’s about. A young photographer has fallen in love with his girlfriend’s sister. Nobody knows quite what to do. A stylish variation on the problems of triolism made with striking stability of style and a great feeling for mise-en-scène. The film provides an impressive mixture of stylised camera angles and realism, by filming taut and geometrically in simple interiors and existing locations. Her self-confidently designed, naturally acted everyday drama made German critics compare it with the greats from film history.

Who’s in it. My Sister’s Good Fortune stars Anna Bolk as Ariane, Wolfgang Michael as Christian, Angela Schanelec as Isabel and Michael Maertens as Richard, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, My Sister’s Good Fortune has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Sister’s Good Fortune page.

If you liked it. Fans of My Sister’s Good Fortune tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.