The love bureau
Director Caterina Monzani
Countries
Duration 26 min
Synopsis
Why are Italian men looking for wives in Eastern Europe? And why do Eastern European women think Italians make such great husbands? Bettina runs a match-making website from Turin to help bring these two groups together. Shot in Italy and Ukraine, this documentary explores the world of marriage agencies, online dating and Bettina’s love of her work. It tells the stories of relationships that have worked, and of women who haven't been so lucky. Underneath the humour it’s a film about migration, cultural differences, racism and the universal need to find love.
Why are Italian men looking for wives in Eastern Europe? And why do Eastern European women think Italians make such great husbands? Bettina runs a match-making website from Turin to help bring these two groups together. Shot in Italy and Ukraine, this documentary explores the world of marriage agencies, online dating and Bettina’s love of her work. It tells the stories of relationships that have worked, and of women who haven't been so lucky. Underneath the humour it’s a film about migration, cultural differences, racism and the universal need to find love.