The trial story of Viviane Amsalem's five year fight to obtain her divorce in front of the only legal authority competent for divorce cases in Israel, the Rabbinical Court.
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 15 wins & 16 nominations.
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
As Viviane laments, this kind of thing wouldn't happen in America. True, but there's not an actress in America who wouldn't twist her hair into a bun for the chance to play this role.
– Joe Williams,
St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
19 Mar 2015
fresh:
A microcosm of women victimized by patriarchal institutions worldwide as well as an allegory of the universal struggle for freedom.
– Peter Keough,
Boston Globe,
19 Mar 2015
fresh:
Shot in intense close-ups, the better to study the emotions burning off the characters' skin, the film is all talk and gestures, but it begins to take your breath away like a chase movie would.
– Steven Rea,
Philadelphia Inquirer,
20 Mar 2015
fresh:
Ultimately the movie is wearying, but then it's likely supposed to be. If Viviane's going through the wringer, you're going through the wringer too.
– Tom Long,
Detroit News,
3 Apr 2015
fresh:
It's tough and unsparing, but the grimness is never gratuitous.