# The Syrian Bride (2004)

> A Druze wedding on the Golan Heights becomes a humane, darkly comic struggle against borders, bureaucracy, and family divisions.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/13306

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Eran Riklis
- Cast: Hiam Abbass, Makram J. Khoury, Clara Khoury, Evelyn Kaplun, Uri Gavriel, Alon Dahan, Julie-Anne Roth, Adnan Tarabshi
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0423310/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: compassionate, witty, tense, thoughtful movie night, international cinema night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and loss amidst political turmoil and family strife.

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