My Sister Shira

Documentary, Germany, 18 minutes, 2025

Synopsis:

Until the age of nine, Matan never knew his older sister had a rare syndrome. When she chooses to undergo plastic surgery to change her syndrome-induced appearance, it sets him on a 15-year journey to reexamine their childhood and the bond they shared.

A still from the Williams Syndrome documentary "My Sister Shira" by essayist filmmaker Matan Tal

Film Poster of the williams Syndrome documentary "My Sister Shira" by filmmaker and film essayist Matan Tal

Status:

Currently being submitted to film festivals

Crew:

Filmmaker: Matan Tal

Sound Design: Alfred Tesler

Music: Arina Popova

Featuring: Shira Tal, Gila Tal

Poster Design: Inês Ferreira