Late Marriage (2001)
Original title: חתונה מאוחרת
Late Marriage is a 2001 Hebrew-language comedy movie directed by Dover Koshashvili, with a running time of 1h 42m. It stars Lior Ashkenazi, Ronit Elkabetz and Moni Moshonov.
Zaza is a 31-year old Israeli bachelor, handsome and intelligent, and his family wants to see him married. But tradition dictates that Zaza has to choose a young virgin. She must be beautiful and from a good family, preferably rich. Zaza's parents, Yasha and Lily drag Zaza to meet potential brides and their families. Zaza has no choice. He plays along with his family, advocates of the suffocating traditions of their Georgian Jewish heritage. But Zaza always manages to somehow get out of being engaged. What his parents don't know is that Zaza is already in love. Judith is sensuous, strong and intriguing. She's also a divorcée with a 6-year-old daughter. So Zaza has kept Judith a secret from his family. He will have to choose between respect of the strict confines of family and tradition, or the love of his life.
Quick answers
What is Late Marriage about?
Zaza is a 31-year old Israeli bachelor, handsome and intelligent, and his family wants to see him married. But tradition dictates that Zaza has to choose a young virgin. She must be beautiful and from a good family, preferably rich. Zaza's parents, Yasha and Lily drag Zaza to meet potential brides and their families. Zaza has no choice. He plays along with his family, advocates of the suffocating traditions of their Georgian Jewish heritage. But Zaza always manages to somehow get out of being engaged. What his parents don't know is that Zaza is already in love. Judith is sensuous, strong and intriguing. She's also a divorcée with a 6-year-old daughter. So Zaza has kept Judith a secret from his family. He will have to choose between respect of the strict confines of family and tradition, or the love of his life.
When was Late Marriage released?
Late Marriage was released on 24 October 2001.
How long is Late Marriage?
Late Marriage runs 1h 42m.
Who made Late Marriage?
Late Marriage was directed by Dover Koshashvili.
Where can I watch Late Marriage?
Late Marriage is available on Chai Flicks, Mometu and Plex.
Where to watch Late Marriage
Stream: Chai Flicks
Cast
- Lior Ashkenazi as Zaza
- Ronit Elkabetz as Judith
- Moni Moshonov as Yasha
- Lili Koshashvili as Lili
- Aya Steinovitz as Ilana
- Rosina Kambus as Magouly
- Simon Chen as Simon
- Sapir Kugman as Madona
- Dina Doron as Luba
- Leonid Kanevsky as Otary
- Libia Hakmon as Margalit
- Eli Turi as Bessik