On the Bride’s Side (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2014, On the Bride’s Side is a documentary film directed by Gabriele Del Grande, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. A Palestinian poet and an Italian journalist meet five Palestinians and Syrians in Milan who entered Europe via the Italian island of Lampedusa after fleeing the war in Syria. They decide to help them complete their journey to Sweden, and hopefully avoid getting themselves arrested as traffickers, by faking a wedding. With a Palestinian friend dressed up as the bride and a dozen or so Italian and Syrian friends as wedding guests, they cross halfway over Europe on a four-day journey of three thousand kilometres.
Who’s in it. On the Bride’s Side stars Tasneem Fared as Himself and Abdallah Sallam as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, On the Bride’s Side has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch On the Bride’s Side page.
If you liked it. Fans of On the Bride’s Side tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On the Bride’s Side (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for On the Bride’s Side change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is On the Bride’s Side worth watching?
- On the Bride’s Side holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in On the Bride’s Side?
- On the Bride’s Side stars Tasneem Fared and Abdallah Sallam.
- When was On the Bride’s Side released?
- On the Bride’s Side was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.