Before the Wedding (1997)

A documentary about the 23-year-old Turkish woman "Berlin", who lives in the German capital with her parents. Her parents, devout Turkish Arab Alawites, think that her daughter should get married. Despite many attempts of rebellion Berlin can lead not an independent, self-determined life. She would much rather be a stewardess, than to be search by her family a man. Her only hope is to attain through marriage a little more freedom.

Director: Antonia Lerch
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 87 min
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Screenplay

Editing: Antonia Lerch
Production: ZDF, Romeo Film Produktion J + M Lerch
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

wedding

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Before the Wedding about?
A documentary about the 23-year-old Turkish woman "Berlin", who lives in the German capital with her parents. Her parents, devout Turkish Arab Alawites, think that her daughter should get married. Despite many attempts of rebellion Berlin can lead not an independent, self-determined life. She would much rather be a stewardess, than to be search by her family a man. Her only hope is to attain through marriage a little more freedom.
Who directed Before the Wedding?
Before the Wedding was directed by Antonia Lerch.
How long is Before the Wedding?
Before the Wedding has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is Before the Wedding?
Before the Wedding is a Documentary film.
Where was Before the Wedding produced?
Before the Wedding was produced in Germany.