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The Wedding

Play trailer 2:07 Poster for The Wedding 2018,  1h 15m,  Drama/ Romance/ LGBTQ+ Play Trailer Watchlist
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40% Tomatometer 5 Reviews 89% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
A Muslim man hides his true sexuality as he prepares to marry a woman.

Critics Reviews

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Jay Weissberg Variety Dec 18, 2018
The film's lack of originality goes beyond its title as it tediously imitates fixed-camera observational indie dramas while privileging dialogue that plays like uninspired improvisation. Go to Full Review
Stephen Dalton The Hollywood Reporter Dec 12, 2018
The Wedding is rooted in potentially rich ingredients, but Abbas shoots it in such a flat, minor-key register that most of the dramatic energy dissipates. Go to Full Review
Jordaine Givens Film Threat Dec 19, 2018
6/10
This could've, more should've, been a darling of a film in a climate willingly to welcome it with open arms. But, this dreamlike love story plays out more like a forgettable daydream. Go to Full Review
Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru Dec 14, 2018
6.75/10
Refreshingly nuanced, understated and unHollywood with exquisite cinematography and set design, but it ultimately leaves you cold and underwhelmed. Go to Full Review
Gary M. Kramer Gay City News Dec 7, 2018
Films like "The Wedding," written and directed by Sam Abbas, often get overlooked because they are made on a shoestring with an unknown cast. But this auspicious feature debut by the Egyptian-American Abbas demands attention. It's a gem. Go to Full Review
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Abraham G Dec 21, 2018 Watch this!!! Uniquely shot!!!
Hermione P Dec 21, 2018 Great film!!! Wonderful acting.
George S Dec 21, 2018 Really enjoyed this. Modern masterpiece. Requires you to think!!!!
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Sam Abbas

Director

Nikohl Boosheri

Sara

Sam Abbas

Rami

Harry Aspinwall

Lee

Hend Ayoub

Abir

James Penfold

Tom

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Movie Info

Synopsis A Muslim man hides his true sexuality as he prepares to marry a woman.
Director
Sam Abbas
Producer
Sam Abbas, Casey Hartnett, Kyleigh Johnson, Neal Kumar
Screenwriter
Sam Abbas
Distributor
ArabQ Films
Production Co
Polyglot-Pictures, ArabQ Films, INvolve, Audeliss, Survivant Productions
Genre
Drama, Romance, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 14, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 16, 2019
Runtime
1h 15m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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