The Syrian Bride (2005): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Syrian Bride is a 2005 comedy drama directed by Eran Riklis. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $1.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
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- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Eran Riklis
- Original language
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Arabic - Studio
- Koch Lorber Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Syrian Bride About?
The premise of The Syrian Bride without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Mona, a Druze bride-to-be, faces a complex journey as she prepares to leave her Israeli village and begin a new life in Syria. Family expectations and deeply rooted cultural traditions intertwine with the backdrop of geopolitical tensions, creating a challenging path. As wedding preparations descend into chaotic moments, Mona's siblings return home, bringing with them a wave of memories tied to past migrations and complicated family dynamics. The story explores themes of identity, belonging, and the sacrifices made in the name of love.
The Syrian Bride Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- druze
- israeli syrian border
- wedding dress
- syria
- border
- political activist
- wedding
- russian woman
- golan heights
- israel
- border post
- fatalism
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- college education
- false arrest
- israeli identity
- israeli flag
- israeli nationality law
- israeli citizenship
- nationalism
- actor
- invasion of privacy
- national identity
- syrian president
- military zone
- arrest
- goodbye
- wedding ceremony
- flat tire
- brother sister relationship
- red cross nurse
- arab israeli conflict
- raqs sharqi
- anger
- justice
- husband wife relationship
- miscarriage of justice
- coffee
- israeli soldier
- red cross
- conquered land
- guilt
- citizenship
- arabic music
- family reunion
- segregation
- green eyes
- moral story
- arranged marriage
- father daughter relationship
- love
The Director of The Syrian Bride
Directed by Eran Riklis.
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Director Eran Riklis
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The Syrian Bride Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Syrian Bride 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
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IMDb 7.4 /10
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
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TMDB 66% User score
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The Syrian Bride Plot Summary
What happens in The Syrian Bride from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in the summer of 2000, Mona (played by Clara Khoury), a vibrant young Druze woman residing in Majdal Shams of the Golan Heights, is on the verge of marrying a well-known Syrian actor. The backdrop of her story is marked by the recent hostilities between Israel and Syria, leading to the establishment of a UN-controlled zone in the Golan Heights. The process for Mona to leave this tumultuous area has been painstakingly slow, taking six months to secure permission from the Israeli administration. A significant decision looms ahead, as once she crosses into Syria, there will be no chance of returning home to her family.
Full summary
The whole story of The Syrian Bride, scene by scene
The Syrian Bride Box Office
The Syrian Bride grossed $1.5 million worldwide. $380,505 came from the US and Canada and $1.1 million (75%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.5M
- US & Canada
- $380.5K
- International
- $1.1M
The Syrian Bride Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Syrian Bride.
How Well Do You Know The Syrian Bride?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the main character who is preparing for her wedding?
Cars in The Syrian Bride
33 cars on screen, including the 1989 BMW 520i E34 and the 1992 Isuzu Trooper.
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Mitsubishi L-300 Important role
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The Syrian Bride FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Syrian Bride, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Syrian Bride?
The Syrian Bride runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was The Syrian Bride released?
The Syrian Bride was released on November 16, 2005.
Who directed The Syrian Bride?
The Syrian Bride was directed by Eran Riklis.
More films by Eran Riklis How much did The Syrian Bride make at the box office?
The Syrian Bride grossed $1.5 million worldwide ($380,505 domestic, $1.1 million international).
How is The Syrian Bride rated?
The Syrian Bride has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 70 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Does The Syrian Bride have a post-credit scene?
No. The Syrian Bride has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Syrian Bride in?
The original language of The Syrian Bride is Arabic.
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