Updated Apr 4, 2026
FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER is Jim Jarmusch's latest that speaks about the medicinal nature of water, which provides a sense of irony given how one might just need therapeutics after sitting through this uneven bore. Aesthetically static at times and impoverished otherwise.
Thinking about Hard Truths and Father Mother Sister Brother, I wonder if the issue for Thierry isn't if the movies are bad but if the movies look cheap
“A film of quiet charm, anchored by a scatter of joyful performances.” – Screen International. Jim Jarmusch’s Golden Lion winning FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER is in cinemas April 10. A MUBI Release.
“Jarmusch’s delectable triptych” ★★★★ – The Guardian. FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER is in theaters December 24. Show more
Find me in here praising Masaki Suda in CLOUD and the entire cast of FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER
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Winning the Golden Lion at Venice was likely the worst thing to happen for #FatherMotherSisterBrother, setting an high bar which the film doesn’t quite meet. But Jim Jarmusch’s anthology has moments that shine, particularly Tom Waits in Act 1 plus a touching conclusion. #AFIFEST
