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Sisters in Law (Channel 4 / Vixen films) Feature documentary.

6 year old Manka has run away from home, fleeing her abusive aunt. Sonita has daringly accused her neighbour of rape. Amina has decided to end her brutal marriage by taking her husband to court. Incredibly moving and at times disturbing, the latest film from an award-winning director spectacularly encompasses courage, hope, and the possibility of change. Pictured are (left) State Prosecutor Mme Vera Ngassa and Judge Mme Beatrice Ntuba.

Shot over 3 months in Cameroon during late 2004 on super 16mm. Sound was recorded on separate DAT.

"Sisters" was one of only a few documentaries selected to be shown at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2005, winning the "Prix Art et Essai" and a special mention in the Directors Fortnight. It continued to do well at festivals and screenings throughout the year, got to the last 15 on the Oscar shortlist for best documentary and has now been shown on More4 Channel Four in the UK.


Director: Kim Longinotto

Watch the trailer.

Watch Vera and Beatrice at the Cannes Film Festival (4 minute documentary)

Watch an interview with director Kim Longinotto on Four Docs

Read the Red Pepper.org.uk interview with Kim

Read News and Reviews about the film from britfilms.com

Read the Guardian interview with Kim (March 2006)

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The DVD will be available soon.

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1. Vera and Beatrice CU 2mb
2. Manka and her Uncle & Stephen 2.1mb
3. Amina's family meeting 3mb
4. Vera and Beatrice LS 1.8mb
5. Kim Longinotto (left) & Mary Milton 1.4mb