A Thousand and One Wives
Originally released in 1989. A Thousand and One Wives is a drama film. directed by Michal Bat-Adam.
Starring Yossi Pollak, Nissim Azikri, and Salim Daw
Synopsis
The Bukharan neighborhood of Jerusalem in the 1920s Naftali is a wealthy trader and a middle-aged widow whose all his former wives have mysteriously passed away and he is afraid to remarry with a belief that he has a curse on him. The matchmaker presses and the old woman coaxes and finally carries Flora, a 24-year-old virgin, but not to infect her with a curse, he avoids any physical contact with her. The plot gets complicated when Flora gets hurt as a result of her relationship with the fabric merchant, and Naftali, who can't bear the shame, turns his anger on his young wife.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 14, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
HE
Original language
Country
Israel
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HE
Production Companies
- Israeli Film Fund
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Thousand and One Wives about?
The Bukharan neighborhood of Jerusalem in the 1920s Naftali is a wealthy trader and a middle-aged widow whose all his former wives have mysteriously passed away and he is afraid to remarry with a b...
Who directed A Thousand and One Wives?
A Thousand and One Wives was directed by Michal Bat-Adam.
How long is A Thousand and One Wives?
A Thousand and One Wives has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was A Thousand and One Wives released?
A Thousand and One Wives was released on February 14, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Thousand and One Wives?
The main cast of A Thousand and One Wives includes Yossi Pollak, Nissim Azikri, Salim Daw, Rivka Bahar, Rita Yahan-Farouz.