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Directed by | Ariane Labed |
Screenplay by | Ariane Labed |
Based on | Sisters by Daisy Johnson |
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Cinematography | Balthazar Lab |
Edited by | Bettina Böhler |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
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Language | English |
September Says is a 2024 internationally co-produced drama film, written and directed by Ariane Labed, in her directorial debut. It is based upon the novel Sisters by Daisy Johnson. It stars Mia Tharia, Rakhee Thakrar and Pascale Kann.
It had its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2024, in the Un Certain Regard section.
When September is suspended from school, her sister, July, begins to explore her own independence, leading to tension on a holiday in Ireland.
In May 2022, it was announced Ariane Labed would direct the film, based upon the novel Sisters by Daisy Johnson, with Element Pictures set to produce. [1] Eurimages and BBC Film among others provided financing for the film. [2] [3]
Location assistance provided by Conn Redmond.
It had its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2024, in the Un Certain Regard section. [4]
International sales are handled by The Match Factory. [5] In September 2024, its parent Mubi acquired distribution rights to the film for the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria and Turkey, while Volta Pictures acquired distribution rights for Ireland. [6]
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