Every Good Marriage Begins with Tears (2006)

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Two Bangladeshi girls born and raised in London have weddings arranged for them against their will by their family. Shahanara, the rebel of the family, banished from the family in her teens for being "too Western", has to swap her pink hot pants for a sari as she goes off to the airport to meet her new Bangladeshi husband. Her sister Hushnara is the opposite of Shahanara; a devout Muslim who agrees to marry so she doesn't upset her parents.

Director: Simon Chambers
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Rabindranath Tagore
Editing: Benjamin Putland, Emiliano Battista
Country: United Kingdom
Language: বাংলা, English
Original Language: en

Keywords

london, england, muslim, sibling relationship, parent child relationship, arranged marriage, religion, bangladesh, human interest

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More Films by Director: Simon Chambers
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Every Good Marriage Begins with Tears about?
Two Bangladeshi girls born and raised in London have weddings arranged for them against their will by their family. Shahanara, the rebel of the family, banished from the family in her teens for being "too Western", has to swap her pink hot pants for a sari as she goes off to the airport to meet her new Bangladeshi husband. Her sister Hushnara is the opposite of Shahanara; a devout Muslim who agrees to marry so she doesn't upset her parents.
Who directed Every Good Marriage Begins with Tears?
Every Good Marriage Begins with Tears was directed by Simon Chambers.
Who stars in Every Good Marriage Begins with Tears?
Every Good Marriage Begins with Tears stars Shahanara Begum, Hushnara Begum, Simon Chambers.
How long is Every Good Marriage Begins with Tears?
Every Good Marriage Begins with Tears has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is Every Good Marriage Begins with Tears?
Every Good Marriage Begins with Tears is a Documentary film.
Where was Every Good Marriage Begins with Tears produced?
Every Good Marriage Begins with Tears was produced in United Kingdom.