The Syrian Bride
Originally released in 2004. The Syrian Bride is a drama film. directed by Eran Riklis.
Starring Hiam Abbass, Makram J. Khoury, and Clara Khoury
Synopsis
In Majdal Shams, the largest Druze village in Golan Heights on the Israeli-Syrian border, the Druze bride Mona is engaged to get married with Tallel, a television comedian that works in the Revolution Studios in Damascus, Syria. They have never met each other because of the occupation of the area by Israel since 1967; when Mona moves to Syria, she will lose her undefined nationality and will never be allowed to return home. Mona's father Hammed is a political activist pro-Syria that is on probation by the Israeli government. His older son Hatten married a Russian woman eight years ago and was banished from Majdal Shams by the religious leaders and his father. His brother Marwan is a wolf trader that lives in Italy. His sister Amal has two teenager daughters and has the intention to join the university, but her marriage with Amin is in crisis. When the family gathers for Mona's wedding, an insane bureaucracy jeopardizes the ceremony.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 11, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (47 votes)
Language
HE
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HE
Production Companies
- France Cinéma Productions
- Neue Impuls Film
- MACT Productions
- Eran Riklis Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Syrian Bride about?
In Majdal Shams, the largest Druze village in Golan Heights on the Israeli-Syrian border, the Druze bride Mona is engaged to get married with Tallel, a television comedian that works in the Revolut...
Who directed The Syrian Bride?
The Syrian Bride was directed by Eran Riklis.
How long is The Syrian Bride?
The Syrian Bride has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was The Syrian Bride released?
The Syrian Bride was released on November 11, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Syrian Bride?
The main cast of The Syrian Bride includes Hiam Abbass, Makram J. Khoury, Clara Khoury, Evelyn Kaplun, Uri Gavriel.