The Syrian Bride (2004) is an evocative, award-winning drama from acclaimed Israeli filmmaker Eran Riklis that turns a single wedding day into an unforgettable exploration of borders — both real and emotional.
Set in the Golan Heights, the film follows Mona, a young Druze woman preparing to marry a Syrian actor, only to face a daunting truth: once she crosses the volatile border to begin her life with him, she may never return home.
As bureaucratic absurdity, political tension and family tensions collide, Riklis weaves humor and pathos into a richly human story that reflects the universal longing for connection amid geopolitical fracture. With a vivid ensemble of characters and keen emotional depth, The Syrian Bride reveals how personal lives are shaped — and sometimes shattered — by the sweeping forces of history.
The screening will be followed by a Q&A Director Eran Riklis.
