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The Bride

2023Movie1 h 13 min

60
DecentGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

Eva, a young Rwandan woman, dreams of attending medical school. But her aspirations are interrupted when she is kidnapped by a group of men as a part of the Guterura rite of enforced marriage. Abandoned by her family, she struggles to cope with the grim reality of her new life with her new husband Silas and his cousin. While Silas is away working, the two young women form a tender connection as they spend their days doing household chores, beading, making tea, and swapping family histories and memories of the genocide. Despite this newfound ally, Eva contemplates running away to a life of freedom.

Feels like

  • Intimate Character Study
  • Rwandan Cultural Context
  • Forced Marriage Drama
  • Female Solidarity
  • Post-Genocide Trauma
  • Quiet Resistance
  • Realistic & Grounded
  • Emotional Depth
  • Social Commentary

Cast

Crew

Music by
Didier Nors

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Facts

February 19, 2023 · 1 h 13 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
February 19, 2023
Runtime
1 h 13 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Kinyarwanda
Made in
Rwanda

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Bride worth watching?"

Questions about The Bride

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Is The Bride worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.7).

Is The Bride plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Bride in English?

Kinyarwanda

No, it was made in Kinyarwanda.