The Grand Marriage

Country

Comoros

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How it feels

This documentary follows a Comoran government minister and his two wives as they prepare for a traditional grand marriage ceremony. The couple, married for over 20 years, participate in rituals that showcase Comoran customs and family life.

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What happens

The Grand Marriage also known as Comoros: The Grand Marriage is a 2013 Comoran documentary film directed by Saudi Arabian filmmaker Faisal Al Otaibi and executive produced by Al Jazeera. The film is based on the traditional grand marriage which is popular in Comoros. The film depicts the story about the grand marriage of a Comoran government minister and his two wives. The couple which played the lead role in the film are married in real life for over 20 years. The film was screened in the 2013 Gulf Film Festival at the Dubai Festival City. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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