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The Marriage

2017Movie1 h 37 min

58
DecentGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, romantic romance movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Story

Bekim and Anita are getting married, but Anita is unaware that Bekim is still in love with his best friend Nol. The Marriage charts the emotional predicament of the man who has strong feelings for two persons. There is great pressure to marry and only mild support for LGBTQ rights in Kosovan society, so Zeqiri’s film, which unashamedly puts same-sex and heterosexual passion on the same plane, is a forceful step in the right direction, as well as a dynamic portrait of romance and deception in the shadow of war.

Feels like

  • Balkan Queer Drama
  • Family Honor Conflict
  • Emotional Turmoil
  • Social Realism
  • Romantic Tragedy
  • Intimate Performance
  • Cultural Taboo
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Character Study

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Directed by
Blerta Zeqiri

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Facts

November 28, 2017 · 1 h 37 min · Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
November 28, 2017
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
Albanian
Made in
Albania, Kosovo
Available in
24 countries

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Is The Marriage worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 68). Critics rate it higher (72 out of 100) than audiences (59).

Is The Marriage good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is The Marriage 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 Marriage in English?

Albanian

No, it was made in Albanian.