American drama film
Father Mother Sister Brother Directed by Jim Jarmusch Written by Jim Jarmusch Produced by Starring Cinematography Edited by Affonso Gonçalves Production companies
Distributed by Mubi Release date
August 31, 2025 (2025-08-31 ) (Venice )
Running time
110 minutes Countries
United States
Ireland
France
Italy
Japan
Language English
Father Mother Sister Brother is an upcoming American comedy drama anthology film written and directed by Jim Jarmusch . It stars Cate Blanchett , Vicky Krieps , Adam Driver , Mayim Bialik , Tom Waits , Charlotte Rampling , Indya Moore and Luka Sabbat .
The film will have its world premiere in the main competition of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 31, 2025, where it is nominated for the Golden Lion .[ 1]
Cast
Production
Development
Speaking at the Outlook Festival in April 2023, Jarmusch said he was working on a new film that was a "very subtle film; it’s very quiet…Funny and sad". He hinted that the film may not have any music.[ 2] In November 2023, it was reported that the title of the film would be Father Mother Sister Brother .[ 3] The film is produced by Exoskeleton with Animal Kingdom and CG Cinema.[ 4]
Casting
In December 2023, it was reported that Cate Blanchett was cast in the film.[ 5] In January 2024, set photos showed Vicky Krieps in costume on set.[ 6] In May 2024, Adam Driver , Mayim Bialik , Tom Waits , Charlotte Rampling , Indya Moore and Luka Sabbat were announced to be part of the cast.[ 7] [ 8]
Filming
Principal photography began in November 2023 in West Milford, New Jersey .[ 9] Filming took place in Dublin in early 2024.[ 10] Filming wrapped in Paris in early 2024.[ 11]
Release
During a Q&A session at SXSW London in June 2025, Efe Cakarel , the CEO of streaming service and distributor Mubi , revealed that Father Mother Sister Brother would be premiering in competition for the Golden Lion at the 2025 Venice Film Festival .[ 12]
References
^ "Biennale Cinema 2025 | Father Mother Sister Brother" . La Biennale di Venezia . July 14, 2025. Retrieved July 22, 2025 .
^ Monagle, Matthew (April 12, 2023). "Jim Jarmusch Says His Next "Quiet, Funny & Sad" Film Will Shoot This Fall & May Have No Music" . The Playlist . Retrieved January 27, 2024 .
^ Ruimy, Jordan (November 15, 2023). "Jim Jarmusch's 'Father Mother Sister Brother' Sets Early 2024 Shoot in Paris" . World of Reel . Retrieved January 27, 2024 .
^ Seleena (December 5, 2023). "Jim Jarmusch's Dual Role as Writer and Director for 'Father Mother Sister Brother' " . Nilsenreport . Retrieved January 27, 2024 .
^ Gianorio, Richard (December 8, 2023). "Cate Blanchett: "I never thought I would raise my three boys differently from my daughter" " . Lefigaro . Retrieved January 27, 2024 .
^ "Vicky Krieps Joins Cate Blanchett in Jim Jarmusch's Father Mother Sister Brother" . January 25, 2024.
^ Keslassy, Elsa; Ritman, Alex (May 15, 2024). "Adam Driver, Tom Waits, Mayim Bialik and More Join Cate Blanchett in Jim Jarmusch's 'Father Mother Sister Brother' " . Variety . Retrieved May 16, 2024 .
^ "Jim Jarmusch Wraps Surprise Film With Cate Blanchett, Adam Driver, Vicky Krieps and More" . Hollywood Reporter. May 16, 2024.
^ Raup, Jordan (December 12, 2023). "Cate Blanchett Reteams with Jim Jarmusch For His Next Film Father, Mother, Sister, Brother" . The Film Stage . Retrieved January 27, 2024 .
^ Ruimy, Jordan (January 25, 2024). "Vicky Krieps Cast in Jim Jarmusch's 'Father, Mother, Sister, Brother' " . World of Reel . Retrieved January 27, 2024 .
^ Keslassy, Elsa; Vivarelli, Nick; Yossman, K.J.; Barraclough, Leo; Shafer, Ellise (November 10, 2023). "As SAG-AFTRA Strike Comes to a Close, European Players Express Relief, Hope and Concern About What's Next: '2024 Is Going to Be a Hectic Year' " . Variety . Retrieved January 27, 2024 .
^ Ntim, Zac (June 6, 2025). "Mubi CEO Efe Cakarel Confirms Jim Jarmusch's 'Father Mother Sister Brother' Will Debut In Competition At Venice & Teases Push Into Series Production" . Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved June 6, 2025 .
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