The Betrothed

The Betrothed (2007)

August 7th, 20071h 11min

Documentary
85%

Overview

In Italy, couples prepare for their imminent weddings. The bureaucratic State and the dogmatic Church oversee the nuptials. Municipal employees listen to couples' statements and intentions. A provincial priest delivers a matrimonial lesson: speaking of faith and science, spirituality, and sexuality.


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