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A Price Above Rubies (1998) 6.5
About a young woman who is married to a devout Jew and the problems that trouble their marriage because of the woman wanting something more out of her life Director:Boaz YakinWriter:Boaz Yakin |
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Cast
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Rachel
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Ramon Garcia
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Mendel Horowitz
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Rebbe Moshe
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Schnuel
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Feiga
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Dr. Bauer
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Mrs. Gelbart
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Joyce Reehling | ... |
Shaindy
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Yossi
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Jackie Ryan | ... |
Young Sonia
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About a young woman who is married to a devout Jew and the problems that trouble their marriage because of the woman wanting something more out of her life Written by Doug
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In a world of rules... one woman is ruled by her passion.Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
25 March 1998 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
A Price Below Rubies See more »Filming Locations:
Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USABox Office
Opening Weekend:
$43,588 (USA) (27 March 1998)Gross:
$1,081,957 (USA) (29 May 1998)Company Credits
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Performed by Jane Bunnett
(from the CD "Spirits of Havana")
Written by Guillermo Baretto and Jane Bunnett
Courtesy of Jane Bunnett & Canadian Broadcasting Corp.
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Did You Know?
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Mendel says Sonia's birthstone is the ruby, this would make her birthdate somewhere in July. See more »Goofs
After the bris (circumcision ceremony), Mendel apologizes to Sonia for naming their son Shimmie "after the Rebbe." Shimmie is a nickname for Shim'on (Simon). However, the Rebbetzin (the Rebbe's wife) calls her husband Moishe. Also, at the eulogy for the Rebbe, the speaker refers to the him as "our own Moishe Rabbenu," clearly making a connection between him (and his name) and the prophet Moses. See more »Connections
Referenced in Siskel & Ebert: Lost in Space/The Spanish Prisoner/Mercury Rising/Kurt & Courtney/Character (1998) See more »Soundtracks
"Yo Siempre Oddara"Performed by Jane Bunnett
(from the CD "Spirits of Havana")
Written by Guillermo Baretto and Jane Bunnett
Courtesy of Jane Bunnett & Canadian Broadcasting Corp.
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I was Sonia. I lived a life in many ways similar to her's - i.e., married a 'yeshiva buchor', supported him, rebelled (emphatically!), was ostricised and found the whole thing stifling, intollerant, conformist (woe betide to those who dared to be a bit different), suppressive and above all 100% hypocritical (I don't look Jewish and if I had a penny for the number of 'orthodox' men who tried to pick me up, I could retire!). Mendel's brother's behaviour wouldn't surprise me in real life one bit.
I was absolutely amazed how authentically the characters in this film portrayed the yeshiva going community - to the point where I actually read the credits at the end to see how many of the actors were Jewish! Although Judaism is supposed' to be a lot of things (i.e., the man is 'encouraged' to see to his wife's pleasure), it is in fact quite often the opposite. As is often said, the religion is fine, it's the people who leave a lot to be desired. And that came across so clearly in this film. Sonia was ostracised for not conforming (yup, that sounds about right), her husband was so 'devout' (a tzadik) he was ashamed of his - and her - sexuality that he tried to repress it (yep, right again), the yentas (busy boddies) in the community had a lot to say (um hmmm) - absolutely everything about the movie was so spot on it was eerie - even down to the Yiddish-isms, accents and dress.
It brought back a lot of unpleasant memories...but that is only a testament to how authentic the film really was. In terms of storyline, content, acting, music - I thought it was excellent, hence the 10* rating.