Tuesday Film and Discussion: Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem

GETT: THE TRIAL OF VIVIANE AMSALEM (2014)

Israel/France | Drama
Directors: Ronit Elkabetz, Shlomi Elkabetz
With: Ronit Elkabetz, Simon Abkarian, Menashe Noy
Dur: 1:55 hrs. In Hebrew and French with English subtitles
Programmer: Elías Nahmías

"A gripping and poignant look at the fight for freedom within a system that silences women’s

voices."

Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem is a powerful courtroom drama that explores the complex
and often painful process of obtaining a divorce in Israel. Viviane Amsalem (Ronit Elkabetz) is a
woman trapped in a marriage to a controlling and unfaithful man, who refuses to grant her a
religious divorce, or gett. Set almost entirely within the confines of a courtroom, the film is a
tense and emotional examination of gender, power, and justice within the constraints of a
patriarchal society. Ronit Elkabetz’s remarkable performance as Viviane anchors this unflinching
portrayal of the systemic obstacles facing women in the pursuit of autonomy.

Following the film, there will be a discussion with Amy Cotler.