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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Earliest Release DateApril 16, 2010
(Austria)
Running Time1 hr 25 min
GenresDocumentary
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Sudabeh Mortezai | Director |
| Sudabeh Mortezai | Writer |
| Oliver Neumann | Producer |
| Arastoo Givi | Cinematographer |
| Majid Gorjian | Cinematographer |
| Oliver Neumann | Editor |
| Cast | Role |
|---|---|
| Mohsen Mahmudi | |
| Maryam | |
| Mehri Ramezani |
