The Syrian Bride

Majdal Shams

on the Israeli-Syrian border,

is the largest Druze village

in the Golan Heights.

The identity of the Druze in the Golan

is divided between Israel and Syria.

Their citizenship

is defined by Israel as "Unidentified".

An Eren Riklis film

Majdal Shams, Golan Heights

I'll ask George to fix your hair

like Zbeida Tarwath had

in that movie with Farid el Atrash.

- Which movie?

- She only did one with him.

- She was in many movies.

- But only one with him.

Why are you laughing?

Didn't she look great?

Take it.

Isn't it a nice hairdo?

You can see her entire face.

Let's go.

- Good morning.

- To you too.

- Congratulations.

- God bless you.

Congratulations.

Best wishes Mona!

- God bless you.

Dad is still sad over

President Assad's death.

I hope the demonstration

won't spoil my wedding.

Enough, Mona!

- Good morning.

- Good morning, young ladies.

- How's the bride today?

- Fine.

Revolution Studios, Damascus

Listen! You're speaking to the

Vice-Minister of Culture himself!

Sir, sir... You have

lipstick on your lips.

Go back to work. Go on.

Sir, lipstick suits you well.

What are you doing?

Darling, Jamila,

it's not what you think.

I'm your beloved husband

and you snow me... you

Cut! Cut! Cut!

Stop!

You know me,

not you snow me...!

What's up, Tallel?

Can't you get one line right?

I'm sorry.

I'm getting married today.

What?

Today's your wedding?

Guys, Tallel's getting married today.

- Don't embarrass me.

- Why didn't you announce it?

Congratulations, Tallel.

Who's the bride?

Do we know her?

She's a relative from the Golan.

The Golan Heights?

So how did you meet her?

They sent me a picture.

You fell in love with a picture?

Let's see.

She's pretty.

- She's really pretty.

- Let me see.

She's gorgeous.

That's too much hair.

I asked you to fix it

like Zbeida Tarwath.

Patience, madam.

Your sister is so impatient.

I hope Tallel

and his family like it.

Everyone will love it. You'll be

the prettiest bride in Damascus.

My cousin's a hairdresser there.

The photographer's here.

I'll give you his number.

Good morning...

Sorry I'm late.

- Who's Amal?

- I am.

Hi, I'm Arik.

This is my sister Mona and those

are my daughters Mai and Rama.

Hi, how's it going?

Where's the socket?

There.

Here we go. Act normal.

Don't look at the camera.

Come over here for a sec.

- What's your name?

- Call me George.

Everyone calls me George.

Even though my real name is Ali.

The North Star Hotel, Kiryat Shmona

The flight from Moscow

was too much.

He'll sleep through the wedding.

Is this appropriate?

No.

Wear something more conservative.

Fine.

Ben Gurion International Airport, Lod

Passport please.

Thank you.

Name:
Marwan Salman

Nationality:
Undefined

Know why it's great

to return to Israel?

'Cause of the pretty women.

- What did you do in Italy?

- Italian girls are pretty

but you're prettier...

Sir, what did you do in Italy?

- Business. I'm a businessman.

- What kind of business?

Trade, clothing, shoes,

perfumes, whatever sells.

- Where did you stay there?

- Hold on.

Hi, I just landed.

I'll see you after my sister's wedding.

Where did you stay?

What's with the questions? They interrogated me

enough when I left Israel.

- Wait there.

- Why? What's the problem?

No problem, just wait there.

Israeli Police, Northern District HQ

Today's a big day for the Druze of the Golan.

The pro-Syrian Druze

might provoke the demonstrators

supporting the new President and

cause a riot which could turn violent.

Therefore we must be careful today.

Questions?

OK, let me remind you there's a

wedding at the Kuneitra border today at 3pm.

No problem, except the bride

is the daughter of Hammed Salman

who's pro-Syrian, out on parole,

and there's a warrant against

him going to the border region. Clear?

Hammed!

When is Marwan arriving?

I need someone to help me.

He'll be here soon,

his plane landed at six.

But you can't rely on

Marwan with these things.

And when is Hattem

supposed to arrive?

If Amal and my daughters

were back, they'd help.

Who'll help me?

Everyone will be at the demonstration.

No one'll help me!

Amin, stop complaining!

Go and slaughter some more sheep.

Ready?

Yes.

One, two, three!

Smile, everybody.

Together!

Mona,

what's wrong?

Did something happen?

Isn't she a beautiful bride?

Yes.

We'll never see her again.

What do you mean?

She'll come visit, won't she?

Why won't you see her again?

I don't get it at all.

I'll miss you.

Film me, I want to say something.

Tallel, when you see this,

Mona will already be your wife.

It's the last time I see her.

We're giving you our treasure.

Protect her like the apple of your eye.

Watch over her.

Congratulations to the bride.

Best wishes, Mona.

The village elders are here.

Go inside.

Hello.

Hello.

Go to your room.

Go upstairs...

Listen, Hammed...

You know how much we respect you.

We've heard your son

Hattem's coming to the wedding.

As far as we're concerned, he's outcast

since he married the Russian.

If he shows up,

you won't see us here.

Dear friends,

Hattem hasn't been here

for more than 8 years.

Today is his sister's wedding.

You know that this will

be his last chance to see her.

Listen, Hammed, you know

how much we appreciate you.

If it were anyone else,

we wouldn't have troubled ourselves

to come.

We'll never forget

what you did for our village

nor your years in jail.

But this is different!

If you prefer him...

and go against our religion,

you will lose our support

and we will cast you out, too.

Long time since you've been here?

Yes, almost 8 years.

Seriously? 8 years?

You'll behave yourself

at Grandfather's house, promise?

Hattem?

Let's go over the Arabic

you taught me.

How do you say

"Congratulations"?

Hallo?

Congrations...

How you are?

You can speak English.

My sisters understand English.

Why? Don't I speak well?

I won't speak at all then.

Try to get some sleep.

You worry too much.

You'll improve with time.

Relax, your parents will love him.

UN Headquarters, Golan Heights

Huge crowds this morning

at the central square of Damascus

to pay their respect to the late President

and welcome his son, Basher el-Assad

That's the way it is.

Bless you.

May God please you.

Greetings!

Congratulations!

Our beloved president Bashar el-Assad

will deliver his speech

from the Parliament:

The Israeli withdrawal

in the 80s and 90s

and the retreat from Lebanon

this past May

proved the importance

of our solidarity...

He looks even tougher

than his father.

People of Majdal!

Come to the village square!

Join the demonstration

for our new President, Basher el-Assad

I'll be back.

Don't worry!

Go ahead, I'll join you soon.

Don't be late, Hammed.

Dad!

Are you going to the demonstration?

I won't be late.

Please don't go.

Your parole terms

forbid you to do that.

Please don't go.

For Mona's sake.

Why don't you let this day

go on peacefully?

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