Overview

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.

Cast

Yitzhak Bareket, Boris Botwinick, Ruth Geller, Fira Kantor, Doval'e Glickman, Savich Goldreich, Yitzhak Keshet, Nahum Parpekovitz

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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.

When was "Lena" released?

Lena was released in 1980.

Who stars in "Lena"?

The cast includes Yitzhak Bareket, Boris Botwinick, Ruth Geller, Fira Kantor.

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