A Wedding in Ramallah (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 2002, A Wedding in Ramallah is a documentary film directed by Sherine Salama, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. From acclaimed filmmaker Sherine Salama, the story follows a marriage between an American-based Palestinian man (Bassam Abed) and a young woman (Mariam), with a traditional village upbringing. Bassam works as a telephone repairman in Cleveland, Ohio, and returns to the West Bank town of Ramallah to find a wife. A few weeks later the two are married and we are offered unique insight into the arranged wedding. The film subsequently follows their desperate attempts to secure a visa to America for Mariam, and her resulting life in Cleveland, languishing in an apartment with no friends or support.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, A Wedding in Ramallah sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Wedding in Ramallah page.
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- Where can I watch A Wedding in Ramallah (2002)?
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- Is A Wedding in Ramallah worth watching?
- A Wedding in Ramallah holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was A Wedding in Ramallah released?
- A Wedding in Ramallah was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.