Aliyah (2012)
Paris 2011. Alex is 27. He lives off dealing and pays the debts of his brother, Isaac, who after being his support has now become dead weight. When his cousin announces he's going to open a restaurant in Tel Aviv, Alex imagines he can join him and change his life. Set on emigrating, Alex has to find money, leave his beloved Paris, end his complicated love life, drop his destructive brother and find his way.
Director: Elie Wajeman
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: September 19, 2012
Cast
- Pio Marmaï - Alex Raphaelson
- Cédric Kahn - Isaac Raphaelson
- Adèle Haenel - Jeanne
- Guillaume Gouix - Mathias
- David Geselson - Nathan
- Olivier Desautel - Polo
- Jean-Marie Winling - Le père
- Mar Sodupe - Anaëlle
- Sarah Le Picard - Esther
Screenplay
Cinematography: David Chizallet
Editing: François Quiqueré
Production: Soficinéma 8, 24 Mai Production, Les Films Pelléas, Wallpaper Productions, France Télévisions, CNC, France 2 Cinéma, Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Elie Wajeman
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Aliyah about?
- Paris 2011. Alex is 27. He lives off dealing and pays the debts of his brother, Isaac, who after being his support has now become dead weight. When his cousin announces he's going to open a restaurant in Tel Aviv, Alex imagines he can join him and change his life. Set on emigrating, Alex has to find money, leave his beloved Paris, end his complicated love life, drop his destructive brother and find his way.
- Who directed Aliyah?
- Aliyah was directed by Elie Wajeman.
- Who stars in Aliyah?
- Aliyah stars Pio Marmaï, Cédric Kahn, Adèle Haenel, Guillaume Gouix, David Geselson, Olivier Desautel.
- How long is Aliyah?
- Aliyah has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Aliyah?
- Aliyah is a Drama film.
- Where was Aliyah produced?
- Aliyah was produced in France.