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Marriage Material

  • 2018
  • PG-13
  • 25m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
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Meital Azulay in Marriage Material (2018)
After her boyfriend rejects her marriage proposal, Leah Schwartzman checks herself into the Late Blooming Bride retreat, which prides itself on transforming less-than-perfect women into Marriage Material.

Produced by: Maor Azran
Written and Directed by: Oran Zegman
Cinematography by: Charlie Cole
Edited by: Marc Sedaka
Original Songs and Music by: Ben Zeadman
Orchestration by: Rami Osservaser
Production Design by: Brittany Ingram
Story Editor: Benjamin Jacobson
Choreography by: Ashely Robicheaux, Meital Azulay, Michelle Ditto

Starring: Gwen Hollander, Laura Gardener, Diane Kelber & Marriage Material Ensemble.

Marriage Material official website: marriagematerialthefilm.com/
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After her boyfriend rejects her marriage proposal, thirty four year old Leah Schwartzmann checks herself into a retreat which promises to take less-than-perfect women and transform them into... Read allAfter her boyfriend rejects her marriage proposal, thirty four year old Leah Schwartzmann checks herself into a retreat which promises to take less-than-perfect women and transform them into "Marriage Material."After her boyfriend rejects her marriage proposal, thirty four year old Leah Schwartzmann checks herself into a retreat which promises to take less-than-perfect women and transform them into "Marriage Material."

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    • Oran Zegman
  • Writer
    • Oran Zegman
  • Stars
    • Gwen Hollander
    • Laura Gardner
    • Diane Kelber
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    • Director
      • Oran Zegman
    • Writer
      • Oran Zegman
    • Stars
      • Gwen Hollander
      • Laura Gardner
      • Diane Kelber
    • 1User review
    • 5Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 8 wins total

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    Gwen Hollander
    Gwen Hollander
    • Leah
    Laura Gardner
    Laura Gardner
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    Diane Kelber
    Diane Kelber
    • Volunteer
    Jennie Fahn
    Jennie Fahn
    • Betty
    Mark Sande
    • Bob
    Ryan Scharoun
    Ryan Scharoun
    • Tom
    Keir Kirkegaard
    • John
    Margaret Berkowitz
    Margaret Berkowitz
    • Becca
    Jessica Reiner-Harris
    • Barbie
    Stephania Donelli
    Stephania Donelli
    • Rita
    • (as Stephania Sanquiz)
    Renee Cohen
    • Jenn
    Danielle Cintron
    • Lil
    Audrey Cain
    Audrey Cain
    • Suz
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    Amber Denison
    Amber Denison
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    Kerisa Denison
    • Alma
    Dahlya Glick
    Dahlya Glick
    • Hanna
    Meital Azulay
    • Ruth
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      • Oran Zegman
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      • Oran Zegman
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    10Vivkon

    Institutional Support in Love 💘

    Skillfully scripted and well-written lyrics open the discussion on the role of institutional support in personal relationships. First, the musical shows how the metric system is applicable to love affairs. Second, it sarcastically focuses viewers on the stereotypes of female conduct in romantic relationships. Third, the musical articulates a concept incorporated in many religious ideologies, i.e. woman as an object, woman as a commodity.

    Numerous elements of neo-management and quantophrenia (See Pitirim Sorokin) argue that relationships are curable if certain scales and methods are applied. Artistically, the device which measures the level of treatment from romantic rejections is a unique element of this short-movie. It gives some level of fun and refers to certain modern dating apps. If dating apps appear as a mass market tool for hook-ups, then in the movie, the special institution which cures "broken hearts" adds an element of prestige.

    The second narrative that can be inferred from this short-musical is about the wide-range of prejudice toward a woman's credibility. Women are shown as marionettes guided by mercantile ambitions. Their responses in relationships are based on imitating everything - orgasm, appreciation, excitement and etc. It is pretty funny when these responses are sarcastically included in the lyrics and presented in the choreography.

    And, the last major theme of the movie is the premise that women don't have choice. As in certain societies, in this movie women are a commodity. Leah, the main character, was selected for marriage by principal administrator. The final scenes dramatize and underscore a significant portion of certain cultural ideologies, wherein the woman represents a commodity, a thing. As Janis Joplin sings "Oh Lord, won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz?", the client requests a "new ride". The director of the movie parks the idea that women are just a car for a ride, and all institutional support in personal development just tunes the female settings for the market. As if it there were a garage, Leah safely "parked" for marriage.

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    • Release date
      • September 25, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
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