Israel / Apr 01, 2008
Desert Brides (2008)
Directed by Ada Ushpiz
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My Happiness, Her Misery
1h 15min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | כלות המדבר |
| Original language | עִבְרִית (HE) |
| Spoken languages | العربية, עִבְרִית |
| Status | Released |
| Release date | 1 aprile 2008 |
| Assistant directors | Ada Ushpiz |
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