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Lena (1980)

Movie ★ 8.5 88 min

Drama

The story of a woman trying to free her husband from a Russian prison camp. She lives in Israel, organizes strikes, and gains public and press support. But her public life begins to clash with her private life as she falls in love with a Hebrew teacher. This causes tensions in her family and the Israeli Russian community. Her love for the teacher, desire to end her heroic public obligations, and live her own life compose her tragedy.

Eitan Green Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 2, 1980
Runtime
88 min
Budget
$100,000
IMDb
tt0081042
Country
Language
,
Studio
Lena Films Ltd.

Cast

Yitzhak Bareket Boris Botwinick Ruth Geller Ruth Geller Fira Kantor Lena Doval'e Glickman Doval'e Glickman Savich Goldreich Yitzhak Keshet Nahum Parpekovitz Boris Svidensky Rahel Tolin Olga Triggerman Yitzhak Klepter Yitzhak Klepter Singer Cameo

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lena about?
The story of a woman trying to free her husband from a Russian prison camp. She lives in Israel, organizes strikes, and gains public and press support. But her public life begins to clash with her private life as she falls in love with a Hebrew teacher. This causes tensions in her family and the Israeli Russian community. Her love for the teacher, desire to end her heroic public obligations, and live her own life compose her tragedy.
Who directed Lena?
Lena was directed by Eitan Green.
Who stars in Lena?
Lena stars Yitzhak Bareket, Boris Botwinick, Ruth Geller, Fira Kantor.
When was Lena released?
Lena is a 1980 drama film.
Where can I watch Lena?
You can watch Lena with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.