Alila March 30, 2011

Often compared to Robert Altman’s work, Alila follows the intersecting lives of the residents of a run-down apartment building in Tel Aviv—from a couple having an affair, to a husband who relentlessly pursues his divorced wife, to their son who refuses to serve in the army, to their neighbor the corrupt policewoman. Created in forty single-shot scenes, this film creates a sense of continuity between these interlocking character studies and presents a colorful portrait of contemporary Israel. (2003, 122 min. No MPAA rating. In Hebrew with English subtitles.)

Part of the Films of Amos Gitai series at the Skirball Cultural Center.

Advance tickets: Available on site at the Skirball, online at www.skirball.org, or by phone at (877) SCC-4TIX or (877) 722-4849

Official Website: http://www.skirball.org/index.php?option=com_ccevents&scope=sers&task=summary&oid=176&ccmenu=d2hhdcdzig9u