Vivian Amsalem, after ten years of marriage, petitions a rabbinical court for a divorce. Her husband, Elisha, refuses to grant the "get," the religious bill of divorce, condemning her to the status of an "agunah," a chained woman. The trial becomes a grueling psychological ordeal, where intimate anguish clashes with the rigid edifice of religious law. Within the courtroom, a battle unfolds not just for one woman's freedom, but for agency within a patriarchal system where a man holds the key to her future.
| Original Title | גט: המשפט של ויויאן אמסלם |
| Year | 2014 |
| Country | Germany, Israel, France |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Shlomi Elkabetz |
| Runtime | 115 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.5/10 (142 votes) |
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Ronan and Shlomi Elkabetz craft a devastating legal thriller where the primary weapons are words and the battlefield is a cramped courtroom. The camera, rarely leaving this claustrophobic space, generates an almost unbearable pressure, making the viewer feel every sigh of despair and the weight of injustice.
What lingers after the final frame is a profound examination of power, tradition, and human obstinacy. The credits roll in stunned silence, leaving behind urgent questions about faith, freedom, and dignity. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Shlomi Elkabetz
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The stifling tension of a courtroom, simmering rage, and the crushing weight of helplessness.
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