Alila
Originally released in 2003. Alila is a comedy/drama film. directed by Amos Gitai. With a runtime of 2h 2m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Yaël Abecassis, Hana Laslo, and Uri Klauzner
Synopsis
Life in a Tel Aviv apartment complex, an urban mosaic whose seedy characters, try as they might, can't get out of one another's faces. Gabi, a bobbed haired sexpot, and her lover Hezi—who's older, balding and married—rent a room to have an affair, while Ezra, a pot bellied divorcee, supervises an illegal construction site next door. All this racket drives Schwartz, a Holocaust survivor, to a mental breakdown. Other characters include illegal Chinese immigrants, a teenage boy who's afraid to serve in the army, and a corrupt police detective.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 6, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
2h 2m
122 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (18 votes)
Language
HE
Original language
Country
Israel
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HE
Production Companies
- AGAV Films
- Hamon Productions
- MP Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alila about?
Life in a Tel Aviv apartment complex, an urban mosaic whose seedy characters, try as they might, can't get out of one another's faces. Gabi, a bobbed haired sexpot, and her lover Hezi—who's older...
Who directed Alila?
Alila was directed by Amos Gitai.
How long is Alila?
Alila has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).
When was Alila released?
Alila was released on June 6, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Alila?
The main cast of Alila includes Yaël Abecassis, Hana Laslo, Uri Klauzner, Ronit Elkabetz, Amos Lavi.