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The Twins (2022)

A short essay that explores the enduring allure of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 14M

Director : Zara Meerza

Synopsis

Since childhood, director Zara Meerza has been fascinated by the Olsen Twins and the near-mystical place that they occupy in pop culture. In this short film, through an excavation of clips of Mary-Kate & Ashley’s films, interviews with the women who grew up with them, and interviews with pairs of twins, Zara explores history’s fascination with twins and the unique way Mary-Kate and Ashley indelibly wove their way into culture.

Actors

Crews

Zara Meerza
Zara Meerza
Director
Tabitha Breese
Tabitha Breese
Producer
Yesenia Tlahuel
Yesenia Tlahuel
Producer

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