To Take A Wife
7.1
“A Story of Tradition, Love and Fear”
The story takes place in Haifa, Israel, in 1979, during three days before the Shabbat. A young woman trying to raise three children, work from home, and observe the strict Moroccan traditions of her family finds herself at constant odds with her husband and her brothers, who want her to stay married and leave behind the notions of being loved and free.
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3 films
Cast
9 people
Ronit Elkabetz
Viviane
Known for
The Band's Visit
Zarafa
Simon Abkarian
Eliyahoo
Known for
Casino Royale
Persepolis
Gilbert Melki
Albert
Known for
Angel-A
The Bonfire of Destiny
Sulika Kadosh
Mémé
No other roles listed
Dalia Beger
Dona
Also in
Jaffa
In Bed
Kobi Regev
Eviatar
No other roles listed
Omer Moshkovitz
Gabrielle
Also in
Image of Victory
Yam Eitan
Lior
No other roles listed
Valérie Zarrouk
Yvette
Also in
Amélie
Highlander: The Series
Ronit Elkabetz Director · Shlomi Elkabetz Director Yaron Scharf Cinematographer
United States release September 5, 2004 · Produced in France, Israel · Languages French, Hebrew
Production
Zanagar Films
Production
France · Israel
Produced in
Languages
Original title
ולקחת לך אישה
Original language
Hebrew
Spoken on screen
French · Hebrew
Release dates
Israel · June 1, 2004
Theatrical
United States · September 5, 2004
Theatrical
France
January 26, 2005 · Theatrical
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