Father Mother Sister Brother

Directed By Jim Jarmusch
Starring Tom Waits, Adam Driver, Mayim Bialik, Charlotte Rampling, Cate Blanchett, Vicky Krieps, Indya Moore, Luka Sabbat

Winner of the Golden Lion Best Film prize at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER is the eagerly awaited new film from Jim Jarmusch. Funny, tender and astutely observed, this is an intimate exploration of the universal intricacies of family dynamics. 

Told in the form of a triptych divided into chapters set in New Jersey, Dublin and Paris, each story concerns the relationships between adult children, their somewhat distant parent (or parents), and each other. Blending remarkable performances from its ensemble cast with Jarmusch’s wry and idiosyncratic observations of everyday life, the iconic indie director’s latest serves as a timely reminder that you can choose your friends and your lovers, but you can’t choose your family.  

Closing Drinks Reception
Join us after the film for the Closing Drinks Reception and the announcement of the CIFF 2026 Audience Award winning film.

Chester International Film Festival 2026 (CIFF 2026) is produced in partnership with Storyhouse, Chester Film Society, and the University of Chester.

Closing drinks reception sponsored by VAIN Hair and Beauty.