Desert Brides
General Information
- Author/Creator
- Ushpiz, Ada, director.
- Language
- Hebrew, Arabic.
- Subtitles
- English
- Published
- Israel : AU Films, 2008.
- Physical Description
- DVD-ROM (87 min.)
- Digital ver. identifier
- HU_OSA_00003831
Contents/Summary
- Summary
- In the city of Rahat in the Negev Desert, Israel seductively festive wedding images become a portal to women’s struggles with polygamy; close-ups hint at the realities of becoming a first wife, second wife or lover in Bedouin culture. Through wedding photographer Mariam Al-Quader’s eyes, “Desert Brides” reveals rare emotional spaces of women who must compete for value and status relative to the desires of men. There is Miriam Al-Nimer, a strong and independent divorcee, who refuses to become a second wife, yet has fallen in love with a married man. First wife Aliya endures in silence while her heart breaks as her husband diverts time, attention and resources away from her and their children to Al-Nimer. Displacement, tradition and survival remain colliding forces for Bedouin women and children.
Subjects
- Genre
- Documentary films
Bibliographic Information
- 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 2177 | Available | - | - |
| Digital film | OSA Film Library | FL Record 2177 (HU_OSA_00003831.mp4) | Available | Access Copy, MP4 format |