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Nov 25, 2015 · First-time writer/director Sanna Lenken’s touching anorexia drama is such a heartfelt, fragile thing that it feels churlish to criticise it. Herself a former eating-disorder sufferer, Lenken brings a real warmth and sincerity to her portrait of an ordinary Swedish family rapidly unravelling when their elder daughter seems unable to overcome the horrible physical effects of her aching self-doubt.
My Skinny Sister. My Skinny Sister ( Swedish: Min lilla syster) is a 2015 Swedish drama film directed by Sanna Lenken. The film stars Rebecka Josephson and Amy Deasismont. Lenken was anorexic as a teenager, and previously made a short film also about eating disorders. [1]
A film guide that looks at My Skinny Sister (2015), a compelling Swedish drama about a girl who struggles with the knowledge of her older sister's eating disorder. This guide is useful for exploring topics including PSHE Education, Psychology, Performing Arts and Physical Education in addition to highlighting themes surrounding food and health ...
Nov 30, 2015 · My Skinny Sister review – humour and compassion. This article is more than 8 years old. A Swedish story of sisters bound by love, secrecy and jealousy is given insight and warmth by its director ...
- Mark Kermode
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Aug 25, 2015 · The feature debut of writer-director Sanna Lenken takes a unique approach to the issue of eating disorders, observing the moral dilemma facing an awkward 12-...
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Feb 4, 2015 · My Skinny Sister Still - H 2015. Courtesy of Tangy. Exploring the volatile intersections between sisterhood, eating disorders and gender-driven body issues, Swedish writer-director Sanna Lenken ...
Synopsis. Told from the point of view of Stella, who at the awkward, cusp of teen age is in awe of her older sister Katja – a professional ice skater who is dedicated in her pursuit of perfection. Wanting to follow in her footsteps, Stella keeps a close eye on Katja’s every move at home as well as at the ice rink.
