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The Wedding

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The Wedding

Released Dec 14, 2018

1h 15m

Drama

Romance

LGBTQ+

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5 Reviews

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A Muslim man hides his true sexuality as he prepares to marry a woman.

Jay Weissberg

Variety

The film's lack of originality goes beyond its title as it tediously imitates fixed-camera observational indie dramas while privileging dialogue that plays like uninspired improvisation.

Dec 18, 2018

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Stephen Dalton

The Hollywood Reporter

The Wedding is rooted in potentially rich ingredients, but Abbas shoots it in such a flat, minor-key register that most of the dramatic energy dissipates.

Dec 12, 2018

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Jordaine Givens

Film Threat

This could've, more should've, been a darling of a film in a climate willingly to welcome it with open arms. But, this dreamlike love story plays out more like a forgettable daydream.

Rated: 6/10

Dec 19, 2018

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Avi Offer

NYC Movie Guru

Refreshingly nuanced, understated and unHollywood with exquisite cinematography and set design, but it ultimately leaves you cold and underwhelmed.

Rated: 6.75/10

Dec 14, 2018

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Gary M. Kramer

Gay City News

Films like "The Wedding," written and directed by Sam Abbas, often get overlooked because they are made on a shoestring with an unknown cast. But this auspicious feature debut by the Egyptian-American Abbas demands attention. It's a gem.

Dec 7, 2018

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Watch this!!! Uniquely shot!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Great film!!! Wonderful acting.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/28/23

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Audience Member

Really enjoyed this. Modern masterpiece. Requires you to think!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Synopsis

A Muslim man hides his true sexuality as he prepares to marry a woman.

Director: Sam Abbas
Producer: Sam Abbas, Casey Hartnett, Kyleigh Johnson, Neal Kumar
Screenwriter: Sam Abbas
Distributor: ArabQ Films
Production Co: Polyglot-Pictures, ArabQ Films, INvolve, Audeliss, Survivant Productions
Genre: Drama, Romance, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 14, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 16, 2019
Runtime: 1h 15m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)