In the Bazaar of Sexes (2010)
A lonesome middle-aged bachelor, a divorced single mother, and a jovial young mullah are the protagonists of this intimate account of gender relations in Iran. Their stories revolve around the institution of temporary marriage, also called lust-marriage, a Shia practice that allows a man and a woman to legally marry for a fixed period of time ranging from one hour to 99 years. Religiously sanctified prostitution or a loophole for couples to have a relationship within the rigid Islamic laws? Religious dogma meets macho sentimentality meets female realities. A relentlessly honest, eye-opening, and sometimes funny account of Islamic sexual and gender politics.
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$67,945
$67,945
Earliest Release DateApril 16, 2010
(Austria)
Running Time1 hr 25 min
GenresDocumentary
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By Release
| Release Group | Rollout | Markets | Domestic | International | Worldwide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | April 16, 2010 | Austria | – | $53,451 | $53,451 |
| 2011 Re-release | August 4, 2011 | Germany | – | $14,494 | $14,494 |
By Region
| EMEA | # Releases | Lifetime Gross | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 1 | $53,162 | 3,128 |
| Germany | 1 | $14,494 | 5,811 |
