ARTE Reportage
The Philippines: The Divorce Battle25 min
Available until 12/11/2027
07/02/2025
The Philippines is the only country in the world where divorce is illegal, except for the Vatican. Divorce is still barely socially acceptable in this highly catholic country which means that women can be stuck in abusive relationships. But some women are fighting for a change of the law…
Director
Dominique Mesmin
Author
Dominique Mesmin
Image
Gaspard Thierry-Karoglan
Production
Une Prod à Soi
Producer
Catherine Rouault
Country
France
Year
2025
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