SISTERHOOD, Directed by Dina Duma ****

 

An extraordinary plot featuring two inseparable friends - both excellent swimmers. Jana is a daredevil and manipulates Maya, the introvert of the two, who always gives in to Jana. Out of control drunken teenage boys party with the girls and others – one in particular that everyone calls a slut. Her name is Helena. Her sexual act with one of the boys meant to be private is caught by the two girls and they post the act.

Things get very bad for the girls and between them when a catastrophe happens. Jana makes sure that the secret they have is never told. But Maya struggles with this terrible secret, and guilt eats her up. Conflicts between Jana and Maya reach their apex. This is a marvellously acted film in which the  Macedonian director, Dina Duva plays Helena. A great take on how even the closest of friendships can rupture.

Dina Duva