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Zaza is a 31-year old Israeli bachelor, handsome and intelligent, and his family wants to see him married. But tradition dictates that Zaza has to choose a young virgin. She must be beautiful and from a good family, preferably rich. Zaza's parents, Yasha and Lily drag Zaza to meet potential brides and their families. Zaza has no choice. He plays along with his family, advocates of the suffocating traditions of their Georgian Jewish heritage. But Zaza always manages to somehow get out of being engaged. What his parents don't know is that Zaza is already in love. Judith is sensuous, strong and intriguing. She's also a divorcée with a 6-year-old daughter. So Zaza has kept Judith a secret from his family. He will have to choose between respect of the strict confines of family and tradition, or the love of his life.
In Tbilisi, Georgia, Zaza, a 30-year-old bachelor from a traditional Georgian-Jewish family, faces immense pressure from his parents to marry. Despite his mother's machinations and his father's disapproval, Zaza finds himself drawn to and eventually falling in love with a divorced woman named Judit, who is older than him and has a child. Their burgeoning relationship clashes with the deeply ingrained expectations of his family and community, forcing Zaza to confront his desires and the consequences of defying tradition.
Late Marriage was widely acclaimed by critics for its authentic portrayal of family dynamics, cultural expectations, and the universal struggle for love and independence. Reviewers praised its understated direction, strong performances, and poignant exploration of generational conflicts within a specific cultural context. The film resonated with audiences for its emotional depth and relatable themes.
A deeply human and universally resonant story about family pressure and forbidden love.
Praised for its authentic performances and sensitive direction.
Explores cultural traditions and personal desires with nuance and emotional honesty.
Google audience: Audiences particularly appreciated the film's authentic depiction of family dynamics and the struggles of finding love against societal expectations. Many found the characters relatable and the story emotionally compelling.
Won multiple awards including Best Film at the Thessaloniki International Film Festival and the Edinburgh International Film Festival. Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
Director Dover Koshashvili drew heavily on his own family experiences and the cultural milieu of Georgian-Jewish families in Tbilisi for the film's authentic portrayal of traditions and pressures.
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Lior Ashkenazi and Ronit Elkabetz are excellent actors doing their absolute best with material that gives them nothing to work with. And yes, everyone seems absolutely thrilled about the extended sex scene. Groundbreaking stuff, really. May...