MY LOVE AFFAIR WITH
MARRIAGE
From Signe Baumane,
director of Rocks in My Pockets,
comes a new award-winning animated feature about a spirited young woman
determined to find love in the bewildering world. My Love Affair With Marriage follows Zelma on
her 23-year quest for perfect love and lasting marriage set against a
backdrop of historic events in Eastern Europe. Told from a woman’s point
of view, the film blends historical, biological, societal, and emotional arcs
with a lively sense of humor and musical numbers. This animated film for adults
tackles the issues of love, gender norms, domestic violence, fantasies and
toxic relationships to propel a woman's journey toward independence and
liberation. (Luxembourg, USA, Latvia,
2023, 107 mins, English | Dir.
Signe Baumane)
