not rated; 107 minutes in Arabic, French, English; with subtitles Directed by: Kaouther Ben Hania
Four Daughters is a riveting exploration of rebellion, memory, and sisterhood that reconstructs the story of Olfa and her four daughters, unpacking a complex family history through intimate interviews and performance to examine how the Tunisian woman's two eldest were radicalized by Islamic extremists. Casting professional actresses as the missing daughters, restages pivotal moments in the family's life. Four Daughters is a compelling portrait of five women and a unique and ambitious work of nonfiction cinema that explores the nature of memory, the weight of inherited trauma, and the ties that bind mothers and daughters.