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Sarah Miro Fischer on How Her Debut ‘The Good Sister,’ Competing in Berlin’s Panorama, Examines the Far-Reaching ‘Consequences’ of Assault
The debut feature explores the emotional impact of a sexual assault trial on a family, highlighting the collateral damage of abuse.
Set in Berlin, the film turns on Rose, a young woman who faces a life-altering dilemma when she is asked to testify as a witness in a rape case against her older brother, Sam. “The Good Sister” is co-written by Fischer and Agnes Maagaard Petersen and presents a gripping narrative that explores the deep emotional ramifications the trial has on the family. Can you talk about the jump from being a short filmmaker and a student to now doing a full-on 90-minute feature that made it into competition at one of Europe’s biggest festivals?
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