A Very Jealous Wife
A Very Jealous Wife

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A Very Jealous Wife

1969
Movie
88 min
Arabic

Fatima grows jealous because her husband Hassan is a lawyer whose work conditions compel him to deal with many women, including the dancer Souad, whose relationship with Hassan makes matters worse between him and his wife.

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Director: Rui de SousaGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

The film centers on a woman named Clara, who becomes consumed by jealousy over her husband's perceived infidelities. Her suspicions escalate, leading to increasingly dramatic and irrational behavior. As her paranoia grows, the boundaries between reality and her own obsessive thoughts begin to blur, impacting her relationships and mental state.

Critical Reception

Information regarding the critical reception of "A Very Jealous Wife" is scarce due to its limited release and the passage of time. Contemporary reviews, if they exist, are not widely accessible. Audience reception is also difficult to gauge, as the film did not achieve widespread international distribution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Limited information available on specific critical reviews.

  • The film's focus on intense psychological drama and jealousy is its central theme.

  • Performance of the lead actress is often cited as a key element in portraying the character's turmoil.

Google audience: As public access to audience reviews for this film is extremely limited, it is not possible to provide a summary of what Google users specifically liked or disliked.

Fun Fact

The film was produced in Portugal during a period when social and psychological dramas were gaining traction in its cinema.

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