Desert Brides (2008)
My Happiness, Her Misery
This is the story of three Bedouin women, struggling within a polygamous system. Living in the Negev desert in Israel, the story is told through the eyes of a wedding photographer, Mariam Al-Quader. She herself is living under constant fear that her husband will marry "over her" (the expression used when a man chooses an additional wife). The other two women are pushed into marrying already married men, and become "second wives", forced to cooperate within a structure they despise or are afraid of.
Director: Ada Ushpiz
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: April 1, 2008
Language: العربية, עִבְרִית
Original Language: he
Keywords
woman director
More Films by Director: Ada Ushpiz
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Desert Brides about?
- This is the story of three Bedouin women, struggling within a polygamous system. Living in the Negev desert in Israel, the story is told through the eyes of a wedding photographer, Mariam Al-Quader. She herself is living under constant fear that her husband will marry "over her" (the expression used when a man chooses an additional wife). The other two women are pushed into marrying already married men, and become "second wives", forced to cooperate within a structure they despise or are afraid of.
- Who directed Desert Brides?
- Desert Brides was directed by Ada Ushpiz.
- How long is Desert Brides?
- Desert Brides has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Desert Brides?
- Desert Brides is a Documentary film.