Rochel is an Orthodox Jew, and Nasira a Muslim of Syrian origin. They are both young teachers at a public school in Brooklyn. They also have something else in common – they are going through the process of getting “arranged marriages” through their respective religious and traditional customs. With both family pressure on the one hand, and the rejection of traditional values by the outside world on the other, Rochel and Nasira will have to rely on each other and their friendship to pull through this difficult time of their lives, striving to be strong women in charge of their own happiness, while keeping their deep religious and cultural convictions. The film is 90 minutes in length and has won numerous film festival awards.
I think it was nicely done, and it covered a very sensitive topic of religion and marriage. Hope you all like it, leave your views here.
^ thanks for posting the link canadiandesigirl.
I watched the first part of it, and when I clicked the second one, I realized I was watching a different movie, 'Le Grand Voyage', from the same channel.
I really liked it, the acting was great too.Check it out if you have some times, although I'm not too sure how I feel about the ending :(
I'll watched 'Arranged' some other time now , heh.
^ thanks for posting the link canadiandesigirl.
I watched the first part of it, and when I clicked the second one, I realized I was watching a different movie, 'Le Grand Voyage', from the same channel.
I really liked it, the acting was great too.Check it out if you have some times, although I'm not too sure how I feel about the ending :(
I'll watched 'Arranged' some other time now , heh.
After reading your post I thought I would watch Le Grand Voyage as well. Finally watched it today and I quite enjoyed it, although like you I was not too keen about the ending.