The Sisters (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2018, The Sisters is a documentary film directed by Michał Hytroś, running about 19 minutes.
What it’s about. Behind the mighty eighteenth-century wall of the oldest enclosed convent in Poland - Benedictine convent in Staniatki, near Krakow - the life of twelve nuns in their 70s goes on. Despite their age and the world of rapid change, they try to comply with the rule set over ten centuries ago ‘ORA et LABORA’ each day. Our protagonists – nuns Anuncjata and Benedykta (40 years in convent) – introduce us to the world behind the wall telling us about their lives and decisions in a specific way. They show us the world of convent in true colours, without stereotypes, often touching and amusing at the same time. This is the film about silence said aloud.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Sisters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The Sisters page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sisters (2018)?
- In US, The Sisters is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sisters worth watching?
- The Sisters holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Sisters released?
- The Sisters was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 19 minutes.