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A couple sets out to find the perfect bride for their son, whether their son likes it or not, in this Israeli comedy. Zaza (Lior Louie Ashkenazi) is a graduate student in his early thirties who has fi... read more read more...nally found the woman of his dreams -- Judith (Ronit Elkabetz), a Moroccan immigrant with a daughter, Madonna (Sapir Kugman), from a previous marriage. Zaza and Judith have similar interests, a great personal rapport, a keen understanding of one another's feelings, and excellent sexual chemistry, but for Zaza there's one little problem -- his parents. His mother Lili (Lili Kosashvili) and father Yasha (Moni Moshonov) are bound and determined to marry their son to a nice Georgian Jewish girl (who is, of course, a virgin), and they not only disapprove of Zaza's relationship with Judith, they insist on fixing him up on dates as if he isn't in a committed relationship; when that fails to make an impression on Zaza, Lili and Yasha use emotional blackmail against their son, and Lili even goes so far as to confront Judith and insist she stop seeing her son. Late Marriage was shown at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival as part of the Un Certain Regard series; Lili Kosashvili, who makes her screen debut playing Lili, is actually the mother of the film's writer/director, Dover Kosashvili. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Unrated, 1 hr. 42 min.

Directed by: Dover Koshashvili

Release Date: May 17, 2002

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DVD Release Date: February 18, 2003

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  • jjnxn
    September 27, 2008
    jjnxn
    Interesting look at ancient traditions in a modern culture and the damage they inflict on all involved. Lior Ashkenazi is excellent.
  • ileo
    January 11, 2010
    ileo
    An interesting movie! Set upon family honor and traditions, this follows the forbidden love between Zaza and Judith. Zaza comes from a close-knit family that wants nothing but the best for him to marry and begin a family of his own. Zaza abides the wishes of his family, and sets ... read moreout to find a nice, respectable young woman to marry but earnestly tries to search for an ideal mate in each and every one. Despite the family choices, Zaza wants to start a life with Judith and her young daughter but the family heavily disagrees. Judith's former marriage and her age is one of several factors that causes a hindrance in their relationship. Great cast- Lior Ashkenzai, Aya Steinovitz, Ronit Elkabetz, and Moni Moshonov. Worth seeing!
  • SunilJawahir
    July 13, 2008
    SunilJawahir
    'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' with a heartbreaking twist.
  • FanGirl
    September 7, 2006
    FanGirl
    This film takes an unblinking look at the power of custom, culture and family and the effects they can have on an individuals life and happiness. Intense and graphic (sex sences) so if that sort of thing makes you uncomfortable you may want to skip this one.

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Susan Stark
August 23, 2002
Susan Stark, Detroit News

A romantic comedy enriched by a sharp eye for manners and mores.

Jay Boyar
August 16, 2002
Jay Boyar, Orlando Sentinel

A terrific, thoroughly engrossing motion picture.

Joe Baltake
July 26, 2002
Joe Baltake, Sacramento Bee

This terrific film is fueled by several scenes that are shocking -- but not for the reasons you might think. The shocks here come not from the unexpected sensationalism of them but from their bracing ... Full Review

John Petrakis
July 20, 2002
John Petrakis, Chicago Tribune

One of those welcome visitors, a movie that turns out to be much more than we expected. Full Review

Desson Thomson
July 10, 2002
Desson Thomson, Washington Post

A canny (and profoundly sexy) movie.

Ann Hornaday
July 10, 2002
Ann Hornaday, Washington Post

A closely observed, somewhat funny, ultimately very sad movie.

Edward Guthmann
June 14, 2002
Edward Guthmann, San Francisco Chronicle

Ashkenazi and Elkabetz are sensational in the lead roles. Full Review

Steven Rosen
June 14, 2002
Steven Rosen, Denver Post

Unfolds in a low-key, organic way that encourages you to accept it as life and go with its flow. Full Review

Jane Sumner
June 13, 2002
Jane Sumner, Dallas Morning News

This may be Dover Kosashvili's feature directing debut, but it looks an awful lot like life -- gritty, awkward and ironic. Full Review

Loren King
June 7, 2002
Loren King, Boston Globe

An unforgettable look at morality, family, and social expectation through the prism of that omnibus tradition called marriage. Full Review

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