Film
May 28, 2025
BRIEF: Documentary film
DELIVERABLES: Finished film, compliance, digital materials, global distribution pack
TIMEFRAME: 18 months
Filmed, produced and directed by: Nick Hartley
Exec Producer: Samathan Rosie
Producer: Lucy Owen
Editor: Dan Young
Commisioning editor for BBC: Christina Macaulay
This award-winning documentary film shone a unique light on the realities of living as conjoined twins as the Ndeye family allowed director Nick Hartley into their lives for this intimate portrayal of disability, adversity and a father’s enduring love.
Produced on behalf of BBC Wales, Inseparable Sisters gained worldwide headlines as it was distributed around the world, gathering critical acclaim for its delicate and empathetic portrayal of a community pulling together.
REVIEWS
The Guardian
4 STARS
“At its core, Inseparable Sisters is a portrait of the almighty power of parental love and how deeply connected that love is to duty.”
The Telegraph
4 STARS
“The challenge when making a documentary about conjoined twins is acknowledging the reality of the life-shortening condition without resorting to fake positivity – or, worse yet, piling on the misery. The refreshingly humane and optimistic Inseparable Sisters (BBC One) walked the tightrope to perfection.”
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2024/02/21/inseparable-sisters-bbc-one-review-marieme-ndeye-ndiaye/
The Daily Mail
4 STARS
“The charm of this documentary was seeing not only the sweetness of Marieme and Ndeye's giggly personalities, and Ibrahima's inexhaustible optimism, but also the enthusiasm of everyone who chipped in to help.”
THE TIMES