Le Chant des Mariées

Dec 17 2008 Not Rated 1h 40m
Drama, History, War

The Nazi occupation of Tunisia strains the bonds of friendship between a Muslim woman and a Sephardic Jewess who are both preparing for their marriages.

Plot

Two young girls - who have been neighbours and friends since they were children - experience their first amorous emotions. Myriam is engaged to Simon, a doctor who is much older than her. Nour loves her cousin Khaled, whom she wants to marry. One of the girls is Jewish, the other Muslim. The story is set in 1942, during the German occupation of Tunisia, as the Axis forces try to win over the Tunisian Muslim population in exchange for the promise of independence. The two young girls become close while everything conspires to separate them.

Written by

Karin Albou

Directed by

Karin Albou

Production Countries

France, Tunisia

Production Companies

Gloria Films

Languages

Français

Awards

1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
928
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
65
Popularity
NA