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  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • 1 h 45 m
  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • 1 h 45 m

Summary Viyan is given to the wealthy elderly Haji Hemmo in a forced marraige. When she runs out of the bedroom and climbs a tree, refusing to sleep with him, he looses face and becomes the laughing-stock of the town. In return, he punishes her by locking her up in the bedroom. The more he's mocked by the townsfolk, the harder he punishes her. ...

Directed By: Jano Rosebiani

Written By: Jano Rosebiani

  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • 1 h 45 m
  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • 1 h 45 m
One Candle, Two Candles...
Metascore Generally Unfavorable
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Summary Viyan is given to the wealthy elderly Haji Hemmo in a forced marraige. When she runs out of the bedroom and climbs a tree, refusing to sleep with him, he looses face and becomes the laughing-stock of the town. In return, he punishes her by locking her up in the bedroom. The more he's mocked by the townsfolk, the harder he punishes her. ...

Directed By: Jano Rosebiani

Written By: Jano Rosebiani

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Jun 24, 2014
One Candle, Two Candles proves worthwhile at least as a cultural curio.
By Martin Tsai FULL REVIEW
40
Feb 20, 2014
While One Candle, Two Candles… sheds much needed light on the archaic, barbaric custom that is its subject, its jocular tone threatens to undermine the importance of its message.
By Frank Scheck FULL REVIEW
30
Feb 20, 2014
Mr. Rosebiani evidently wants to avoid depressing his audience while addressing a serious subject, but his aims are likely to be lost in this film’s strained mugging.
By Nicolas Rapold FULL REVIEW
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Feb 18, 2014
The overall comic premise is both clumsy and truly icky, because how exactly do you make progressive good on a "parody of violence against women" logline?
By Aaron Hillis FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Evini Films
Release Date Feb 21, 2014
Duration 1 h 45 m
Rating Not Rated
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Tagline In a society where family honor plays an important role and forced marriages remain the norm, what happens to a teenager who refuses to give in to a husband thrice her age?
Website http://www.evinifilms.com/
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