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Released
2004 · FILM

To Take a Wife

A Story of Tradition, Love and Fear

Runtime
97 min
Language
HE
BiographyDramaRomance

Synopsis

The story takes place in Haifa, Israel, in 1979, during three days before the Shabbat. A young woman trying to raise three children, work from home, and observe the strict Moroccan traditions of her family finds herself at constant odds with her husband and her brothers, who want her to stay married and leave behind the notions of being loved and free.

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Principal cast & crew: 19

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Craft leads on file

Edited by Joelle AlexisShot by Yaron ScharfScored by Michel KorbDesigned by Avi Fahima

Also known as

  • Getrennte Wegede
  • Ve'Lakhta Lehe Ishade
  • To Take A Wifeen
  • To Take a Wifees
  • Prendre femmefr
  • Prendre femmeit

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