|
|
 |
ARRANGED
Drama | USA | English Language no Subtitles "The simple sweetness of this heartfelt effort arrives as both endearing and culturally provocative."
- Toddy Burton, The Austin Chronicle "Writer-director Stefan Schaefer's modest, surprisingly winning indie drama [has] a sense of intimacy that serves it well"
- New York Magazine
Running Time: 89 Minutes
|
|
|
|
|
Synopsis
Rochel is an Orthodox Jew, and Nasira a Muslim of Syrian origin. They are both young teachers at a public school in Brooklyn. They also have something else in common – they are going through the process of getting "arranged marriages" through their respective religious and traditional customs. With both family pressure on the one hand, and the rejection of traditional values by the outside world on the other, Rochel and Nasira will have to rely on each other and their friendship to pull through this difficult time of their lives, striving to be strong women in charge of their own happiness, while keeping their deep religious and cultural convictions.
|
|
|
|
Additional Info
Rights: USA
Formats: Digi Beta, Beta SP, DVD
|
|
|
|
Cast and Crew
Starring: Zoe Lister-Jones as Rochel
Starring: Francis Benhamou as Nasira
Supporting: John Rothman as Matan
Supporting: Mimi Lieber as Sheli
Director: Diane Crespo
Director: Stefan C. Schaefer
Writer: Stefan C. Schaefer
Producer: Diane Crespo
Producer: Stefan C. Schaefer
Director of Photography: Dan Hersey
Production Designer: Keren Kohen
Editor: Erin Greenwell
Music: Sohrab Habibion
Music: Michael Hampton
|
|
|
|
|
Related Genres
Drama
Religion / Spirituality
Women Studies
Immigrant Experience
Islamic Studies
Middle Eastern Studies
High School Appropriate
American Independent
English Language
Family Films
Jewish Studies
Cultural Anthropology
Romance
Comedy
Women Directors
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Press
Arranged Press Kit
|
|
|
|
|
Discussion Guides
Arranged Discussion Questions
|
|
|
|
|
"A lovely little gem of a film, beautifully shot and perfectly cast...I can't remember the last time I screened a similarly low-budget film that pulled all the pieces together so well." --Mary Glucksman - Review
|
|
|
|
|
NYC Movie Guide
Zoe Lister Jones and Frances Benhamou both give convincing performances that keep you engrossed in the story. The well-written screenplay by Stefan Shaefer breathes life into each characters so that neither is one-note—nobody comes across as truly bad or over-the-top...It's very rare to find such a simple story with serious issues as friendship, true love, intolerance and prejudice, yet with an uplifting and hopeful message about how two people from seemingly different backgrounds can have so much in common by just getting to know one another. If everyone in the world were apply this to their own lives, perhaps there would be at least the chance for world peace. Number of times I checked my watch: 0. Entertainment Value: High.
|
|
|
|
|
"Writer-director Stefan Schaefer's modest, surprisingly winning indie drama [has] a sense of intimacy that serves it well" --New York Magazine - Review
|
|
|
|
|
By Alex Navissi
"Arranged" offers a touching and often hilarious look at two women… Rochel (Zoe Lister-Jones) and Nasiria (Francis Benhamou) should be recognized as two of the best female characters and performances in recent years..."Arranged" is a must-see in this globalized world."
|
|
|
|
|
.JPG)
