Philip and His Seven Wives

Philip and His Seven Wives (2006) a film made for the BBC’s prestigious Storyville strand, tells the intriguing story of a former messianic rabbi who believes that he communicates directly with God. Isaacs’ captivating and intimate documentary is a portrait of this unconventional family whose lives revolve around faith and obedience to the head of the household.

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Release Date	October 14, 2005
Status	Released
Original Title	Philip and His Seven Wives
Runtime	1h 10min
Budget	—
Revenue	—
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United Kingdom
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From Lift to The Road: The Films of Marc Isaacs

Includes: Lift, Travellers, Calais: The Last Border, All White in Barking, Men of the City, The Old Man and His Bed, Outsiders, Touched by Murder, Someday My Prince Will Come, Philip and His Seven Wives, Outside the Court, Sisters, Moments of Silence, Notes on Bangladesh, Rainy Days, The Road A Story of Life and Death, Men Who Sleep in Trucks

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