To Take A Wife

2004, Hebrew. Directed by Ronit Elkabetz & Shlomi Elkabetz.

A Story of Tradition, Love and Fear

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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Runtime: 1h 37m
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Language: Hebrew
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Released: 1 June 2004
Original title: ולקחת לך אישה
Country: France, Israel
Written by: Ronit Elkabetz, Shlomi Elkabetz

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To Take A Wife runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).

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Who directed To Take A Wife?

To Take A Wife (2004) was directed by Ronit Elkabetz and Shlomi Elkabetz and stars Ronit Elkabetz, Simon Abkarian, Gilbert Melki.