In the Bazaar of Sexes
General Information
- Original Title
- Im Bazar der Geschlechter
- Author/Creator
- Mortezai, Sudabeh, director.
- Subtitles
- English
- Published
- Austria : Freibeuter Film, 2009.
- Physical Description
- DVD-ROM (84 min.)
- Digital ver. identifier
- HU_OSA_00004066
Contents/Summary
- Summary
- A lonesome middle-aged bachelor, a divorced single mother, and a jovial young mullah are the protagonists of this intimate account of gender relations in Iran. Their stories revolve around the institution of temporary marriage, a Shia practice that has been around for 1400 years and allows a man and a woman to legally marry for a fixed period of time ranging from one hour to 99 years. Religiously sanctified prostitution or a loophole for couples to have a relationship within the rigid Islamic laws? The film reveals traditional and modern perspectives on the market value of marriage partners. Issues of power and relationships are openly and sometimes humorously debated. Overshadowed by the ubiquitous visual presence of religion, In the Bazaar of Sexes tells personal stories about love, lust, money; about the yearning for happiness and the struggle for survival.
Subjects
- Genre
- Documentary films
Bibliographic Information
- Title Translation
- In the Bazaar of Sexes
- Note
- Verzio Film Festival Submission
- Library Special Collection
- Verzio Film Festival Submission
Holdings
| Item Type | Current Location | Call Number | Status | Shelving Location | Public Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVD-ROM | OSA Film Library | FL Record 2447 | Available | - | - |
| Digital film | OSA Film Library | FL Record 2447 (HU_OSA_00004066.mp4) | Available | Access Copy, MP4 format |