Indian director and script writer Karan Kandhari’s feature Sister Midnight has been selected by Quinzaine des Cinéastes in Cannes. It is produced by Alastair Clark, Wellington Films, in co-production with Filmgate Films, Sean Wheelan, and Film i Väst. Part of the post production is made by Filmgate VFX and Can Film, based in Region Västra Götaland.
The black comedy “SISTER MIDNIGHT” follows the journey of a small-town misfit (Radhika Apte) in a newly arranged marriage who attempts to navigate an awkward spouse, nosy neighbours and her own feral impulses.
Starring Radhika Apte and Ashok Pathak
Karan is a writer and director working primarily on his own feature films. Karan’s original shorts have screened in competition at festivals across the world, including at the London Film Festival, the Berlinale, Melbourne International Film Festival and Encounters Film Festival. His other work includes music videos directed for acclaimed bands including The Vaccines and Franz Ferdinand.
