To Take A Wife

"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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Release Date

June 1, 2004

Status

Released

Original Title

ולקחת לך אישה

Runtime

1h 37min

Budget

Revenue

Language

French, Hebrew

Production Companies

Zanagar Films

Gett Collection

Part of

Gett Collection

Includes: To Take A Wife, The Seven Days, Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem