Four Wives - One Man


1h 16m 2007

Brief Synopsis

A portrait of a polygamous family living in rural Iran. Heda and his four wives, Farang, Goli, Shahpar and Ziba, are among a small group of Iranians living in Koran-sanctioned polygamy. Heda's cantankerous, elderly mother undoubtedly runs the show and pits the wives against each other at every oppor

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Release Date
2007

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 16m

Synopsis

A portrait of a polygamous family living in rural Iran. Heda and his four wives, Farang, Goli, Shahpar and Ziba, are among a small group of Iranians living in Koran-sanctioned polygamy. Heda's cantankerous, elderly mother undoubtedly runs the show and pits the wives against each other at every opportunity.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Release Date
2007

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 16m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States June 2008

Shown at Los Angeles Film Festival (International Showcase) June 19-29, 2008.

Shown at SILVERDOCS: AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Festival June 16-23, 2008.