Topic: Weddings

Direction Buster Keaton

Cast Buster Keaton · Ruth Dwyer · T. Roy Barnes · Snitz Edwards

Synopsis Seven Chances (1925) follows the story of Jimmie Shannon, who inherits a substantial fortune from his uncle. However, the catch is that to claim the inheritance, Jimmie must be married by 7 PM on his 27th birthday, which is the...

Direction George Cukor

Cast Cary Grant · Katharine Hepburn · James Stewart · Ruth Hussey

Synopsis The Philadelphia Story (1940) follows the life of Tracy Lord, a privileged socialite from Philadelphia's elite Main Line. After her divorce from C.K. Dexter Haven, Tracy is set to marry George Kittredge, a wealthy businessman. However, her wedding plans are...

Direction Juan José Campanella

Cast Ricardo Darín · Héctor Alterio · Norma Aleandro · Natalia Verbeke

Synopsis Son of the Bride (2001) follows Rafael Belvedere, a 42-year-old man grappling with a midlife crisis. Burdened by his duties, he finds little joy in life. Rafael has dedicated most of his life to managing the restaurant his father, Nino,...

Direction Colm McCarthy

Cast Benedict Cumberbatch · Martin Freeman · Amanda Abbington · Una Stubbs

Synopsis Sherlock: The Sign of Three (TV) (2014) presents a unique challenge for the renowned detective as he must craft and deliver a Best Man’s speech at his friend John Watson's wedding. However, the festivities are marred by an underlying threat....

Direction Frank Borzage

Cast Jeanette MacDonald · Brian Aherne · Gene Raymond · Ian Hunter

Synopsis Smilin' Through (1941) follows John Carteret, a man who has been in a state of profound sadness and isolation since the tragic murder of his bride, Moonyean, on their wedding day many years prior. He takes in Kathleen, the 5-year-old...

Direction Emir Kusturica

Cast Bajram Severdzan · Branka Katic · Florijan Ajdini · Jasar Destani

Synopsis Black Cat, White Cat (1998) follows the story of Matko, a petty con artist residing along the Danube with his 17-year-old son, Zare. After a botched business venture, Matko finds himself indebted to the influential gangster, Dadan. In a bid...

Direction Tim Burton · Mike Johnson

Synopsis Corpse Bride (2005) follows the journey of Victor, voiced by Johnny Depp, who is en route to his wedding with his fiancée Victoria (Emily Watson). Accompanied by his friend, Victor takes a break in a secluded forest. In a playful...

Direction Ang Lee

Cast Rose Kwei · Sihung Lung · May Chin · Winston Chao

Synopsis The Wedding Banquet (1993) follows the story of Simon and Wei-Tung, a gay couple residing in Manhattan. To avoid raising suspicions from Wei-Tung's parents about their relationship, Simon proposes a sham marriage between Wei-Tung and Wei-Wei, an immigrant seeking a...

Direction Wang Quan'an

Cast Yu Nan · Ba Te Er · Sen Ge · Bao'lier

Synopsis Tuya's Marriage (2006) unfolds against the backdrop of a changing Mongolia, where industrial expansion is encroaching on the traditional nomadic lifestyle of the Mongolian shepherds. The story centers around Tuya, a resilient and self-assured woman who is determined to maintain...

Direction Ernst Lubitsch

Cast Victor Janson · Ossi Oswalda · Harry Liedtke · Julius Falkenstein

Synopsis My Lady Margarine (1919) follows the story of Ossi, the daughter of a wealthy oyster magnate known as Quaker. Inspired by the recent marriage of a shoe-polish manufacturer's daughter to a count, Ossi aspires to wed a genuine prince. A...

Direction Leo McCarey

Cast Charley Chase · Katherine Grant · Gale Henry · John Cossar

Direction Wojciech Smarzowski

Cast Marian Dziedziel · Tamara Arciuch · Iwona Bielska · Maciej Stuhr

Synopsis The Wedding (2004) centers around Wojnar, a prosperous individual in contemporary Poland, who is orchestrating the nuptials of his lovely daughter, Kasia, in a quaint village. Wojnar resorts to offering the groom a luxurious automobile as an incentive, given that...

Direction Horatiu Malaele

Cast Meda Andreea Victor · Alexandru Potocean · Valentin Teodosiu · Alexandru Bindea

Synopsis Silent Wedding (2008) follows a group of journalists who venture into a secluded village inhabited solely by elderly women to investigate mysterious paranormal events. The village mayor begins to recount a tale connected to these occurrences, a narrative that traces...

Direction Richard Brooks

Cast Bette Davis · Ernest Borgnine · Debbie Reynolds · Barry Fitzgerald

Synopsis The Catered Affair (1956) kicks off with Jane sharing the exciting news of her and Ralph's impending nuptials at breakfast. The couple envisions a modest ceremony with only their closest family members and no grand reception, given their financial constraints....

Direction Richard Robbins

Synopsis Girl Rising (2013) presents the compelling narratives of nine young women hailing from diverse corners of the globe, each confronting daunting challenges such as forced marriages, child labor, and other profound injustices. Despite these formidable hurdles, these resilient girls embody...

Direction Mauro Bolognini

Cast Isabelle Corey · Antonio Cifariello · Franco Interlenghi · Raf Mattioli

Direction Paula Ortiz

Cast Inma Cuesta · Asier Etxeandia · Álex García · Luisa Gavasa

Synopsis The Bride (2015) is a cinematic adaptation of Federico García Lorca's "Bodas de sangre," delving into a passionate love triangle involving two men and a woman. The narrative revolves around two lovers who, driven by their intense emotions, defy societal...

Direction Eran Riklis

Cast Hiam Abbass · Makram Khoury · Clara Khoury · Ashraf Barhom

Synopsis The Syrian Bride (2004) follows Mona, a young woman whose wedding day is marked by profound sadness. She is acutely aware that her journey across the border from Israel to Syria to marry her fiancé will result in her permanent...

Direction Dan Pita · Mircea Veroiu

Cast Leopoldina Balanuta · Radu Boruzescu · George Calboreanu Jr. · Mircea Diaconu

Synopsis The Stone Wedding (1972) presents two somber narratives centered around the absence of love. The first tale follows a quarry worker who, after losing her husband and son, fights to care for her ailing daughter. The second story involves an...

Direction Robert Altman

Cast Carol Burnett · Paul Dooley · Amy Stryker · Mia Farrow

Synopsis A Wedding (1978) employs a sprawling ensemble and intricate subplots to delve into the cracks and imperfections of contemporary American society, as seen through the lens of a lavish society wedding that unites old wealth with new, and Italian heritage...