Hatuna Meuheret (2001)
Release Year: 2001
Alternative Title: Casamento Arranjado, Hochzeit wider Willen, Kathysterimeno proxenio, Late Marriage, Mariage tardif, Matrimonio tardivo, La mujer de mi vida, Sent bröllop
Director: Dover Koshashvili
Writer: Dover Koshashvili
Production & Genre
Producer: Executive Producer: Udi Yerushalmy
Producer: Marek Rozenbaum, Edgard Tenenbaum
Companies: ARTE France Cinéma, Israeli Film Fund
Genre: Comedy, Comedy Drama, Drama, Romance, Romance Film
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
Awards:
Similar: N/A
Keywords
Keywords: israel, tradition, arranged marriage, minority
Story
Hatuna Meuheret follows Zaza, a 31-year-old Israeli bachelor who faces pressure from his parents to get married according to their Georgian Jewish traditions. They introduce him to potential brides, but Zaza manages to avoid committing to any of them. Unknown to his family, Zaza is secretly in love with Judith, a divorcée with a young daughter. The story revolves around Zaza's struggle between respecting the strict confines of his family and tradition and following his heart's desire for Judith.
Summary
Directed by Dover Koshashvili, Hatuna Meuheret is a comedic drama that explores themes of love, tradition, and familial expectations. The film is centered around Zaza's dilemma and his attempts to balance his family's wishes with his own desires. It offers a glimpse into the cultural norms of Georgian Jewish heritage and the challenges faced by those who wish to deviate from them.
