MOVIE

To Take a Wife

A Story of Tradition, Love and Fear

3.8
(54)
Rating
NRA
Duration
1h 39m
Year
2009

About

A powerful drama about a woman's struggle for independence in the face of family tradition. Vivian (Ronit Elkabetz), trapped with 3 kids and a grinding routine, rages to express herself and live in the modern world. Her husband, a respected family man from Morocco, and her brothers keep her in line, but her lover tempts her to break loose - to be loved and free. To Take a Wife is a story of tradition, love and fear... of the future. The first film of a trilogy (Shivah, and Gett).

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Reviews

"Powerful, brilliant and breathtaking performance by Ronit Elkabetz."
Variety
"Elkabetz's larger than life performance received a standing ovation."
Le Monde
"Haunting... a very painful personal story"
International Herald Tribune

Extended Details

  • SubtitlesEnglish
  • Closed CaptionsNo

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