Ve'Lakhta Lehe Isha (2004)

Ve'Lakhta Lehe Isha (2004). 1h 37m

“I completely fell in love with Elkabetzu0026#39;s final film Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem. Itu0026#39;s such a complete film I didnu0026#39;t realize until much later that it was the final piece in a trilogy, the first being To Take a Wife. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eTo Take a Wife works much the same way. You donu0026#39;t need to know that it is part of a trilogy, it works very well on its own. Ronit Elkabetz plays Viviane Amsalem. When we meet her she is completely silent, and remains so for a good portion of the running time. Men around her beg and plead with her. Itu0026#39;s because Vivane wants a divorce from her husband, and her ultra religious family are appalled and want her to give her husband a chance. The scene ends with Viviane relenting, but the rest of the movie is preoccupied with showing just how bad the Amsalemu0026#39;s marriage is. In Gett, Viviane talked about the torture of their marriage, but it was never seen. In To Take a Wife, we learn just how bad things can get between two people who are completely ill suited to one another. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThis is the debut film for Elkabetz and her brother and co-director. Unlike Gett this doesnu0026#39;t rise to the level of full masterpiece but itu0026#39;s an excellent showcase for Ronit nevertheless and her portrayal of Viviane is heartbreaking and feels real and lived-in.”