Twin Sisters (2002) Apr 2026

(Dutch: De Tweeling ) is a poignant 2002 Dutch film directed by Ben Sombogaart that explores how historical trauma and war can tear a family apart. Plot Summary

is taken to the Netherlands to live with a wealthy, loving family, where she grows up sheltered from the ideologies growing in Germany. Twin Sisters (2002)

Based on the acclaimed novel by Tessa de Loo , the story follows identical twins Lotte and Anna, who are separated at a young age in 1920s Germany following their parents' death: (Dutch: De Tweeling ) is a poignant 2002

remains in Germany and is raised by relatives in a harsh, rural environment. She eventually becomes entrenched in the life of the working class during the rise of the Third Reich. She eventually becomes entrenched in the life of

: It stars Thekla Reuten as Lotte and Nadja Uhl as Anna.

: The film was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2004 Academy Awards.