Switzerland / Jan 01, 2008
Sworn Virgins (2008)
Directed by Elvira Dones
52minruntime
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Plot
In a mountainous area of Albania, an ancestral code of laws -- observed to this day -- placed women in the bottom rank of society. It dictates that "a woman is a sack, made to endure." A woman cannot choose her husband, buy or sell property or express herself politically. For centuries, on a bride's wedding day, her father gave the groom two bullets, to be used to kill his daughter in case she misbehaved and dishonored the clan. But there is a loophole. The ancient laws allowed certain women known as "Sworn Virgins" to take an oath in front of their clan, announcing their intention to remain virgins.
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Sworn Virgins |
| Original language | EN |
| Production countries | Switzerland |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | RSI |
| Release date | 1 gennaio 2008 |
| Assistant directors | Elvira Dones |
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