Rent Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem (2014)
4.0 of 5 from 72 ratings
1h 51min
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- Synopsis:
- Desperate to free herself from a loveless marriage, an Israeli woman named Viviane Amsalem files for divorce from her cruel and manipulative husband. But Israeli law and its Rabbinical court dictates that a divorce can only be granted under the husband's consent. Determined to obtain her dignity and freedom Viviane finds herself fighting an epic and deeply dramatic psychological battle against a profoundly absurd legal system and her cold and calculating estranged husband.
- Actors:
- Ronit Elkabetz, Simon Abkarian, Gabi Amrani, Dalia Beger, Shmil Ben Ari, Abraham Celektar, Rami Danon, Sasson Gabai, Eli Gornstein, Evelin Hagoel, Albert Iluz, Keren Mor, Menashe Noy, David Ohayon, Roberto Pollack, Rubi Porat Shoval, Ze'ev Revach
- Directors:
- Ronit Elkabetz, Shlomi Elkabetz
- Producers:
- Sandrine Brauer, Denis Carot, Shlomi Elkabetz, Marie Masmonteil
- Writers:
- Ronit Elkabetz, Shlomi Elkabetz
- Aka:
- Gett
- Studio:
- StudioCanal
- Genres:
- Drama
- Countries:
- Israel
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Reviews (2) of Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem
Suffocation - Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem review by AM
Powerful drama in religious court with outstanding acting that draws you in. Main character is placed in suffocating situation that is agonisingly difficult to get resolved. Worth watching.
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Love, hate, marriage, the rabbinical tradition in contemporary Israel - Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem review by LP
Unforgetable. This is a powerful and subtle study of a marriage, of love and hate. Over 5 years, through court appearances in front of three rabbis, Vivienne and Elisha Amsalem, members of their families, friends and neighbours gradually build the picture of their marriage, one from which she is desperate to escape and he is desperate to hold on to. What has kept them together for 20 years? What is pulling them apart? How could the freedom of a woman be finally affirmed when it is in the husband’s gift to release her? Compelling performances, entirely persuasive.
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