Alex Is Lovesick
Originally released in 1986. Alex Is Lovesick is a comedy/drama film. directed by Boaz Davidson. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Eitan Anshel, Sharon Hacohen, and Avi Kushnir
Synopsis
One of the milestones of Israeli cinema. It displays the atmosphere of the late 50s in Israel from the viewpoint of young boy Alex, who is just turning 13. His mom is the classic "Polish Mother", his school friends are young hustlers dreaming of nude girls, his schoolmaster is a nervous Russian immigrant. The street speech is full of Polish, Russian, and Farsi slang, full of the small talk that had later entered everyday speech. The soundtrack consists solely from the American music of the period.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1986
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (13 votes)
Language
HE
Original language
Country
Israel
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alex Is Lovesick about?
One of the milestones of Israeli cinema. It displays the atmosphere of the late 50s in Israel from the viewpoint of young boy Alex, who is just turning 13. His mom is the classic "Polish Mother", h...
Who directed Alex Is Lovesick?
Alex Is Lovesick was directed by Boaz Davidson.
How long is Alex Is Lovesick?
Alex Is Lovesick has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Alex Is Lovesick released?
Alex Is Lovesick was released on January 1, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Alex Is Lovesick?
The main cast of Alex Is Lovesick includes Eitan Anshel, Sharon Hacohen, Avi Kushnir, Yosef Shiloach.