Aliyah (2012)

Alyah
2012 | France | Elie Wajeman | ★★★

Elie Wajeman's mildly diverting Aliyah is a gently paced, low-key crime drama comprised of naturally lit scenes, featuring unobtrusive handheld camerawork and quiet, earthy performances from Pio Marmaï, Cédric Kahn, Adèle Haenel, et al.

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"Drug dealer Alex finds hope for a new start when his cousin offers him a job in Israel. Now he must make the final score, while balancing a new romance, a past lover, a lifelong friendship and his brother's addiction." Film Movement