September Says

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September Says
Directed by Ariane Labed
Screenplay byAriane Labed
Based onSisters
by Daisy Johnson
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyBalthazar Lab
Edited by Bettina Böhler
Production
companies
Distributed by
  • Mubi (United Kingdom and Germany)
  • Volta Pictures (Ireland)
Release date
  • May 21, 2024 (2024-05-21)(Cannes)
Running time
100 minutes
Countries
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Ireland
  • United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

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.

Contents

It had its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2024, in the Un Certain Regard section.

Premise

When September is suspended from school, her sister, July, begins to explore her own independence, leading to tension on a holiday in Ireland.

Cast

Production

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.

Release

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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