Lonely Boy (2013)

Name: Lonely Boy
Director: Dale Fabrigar
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2013-03-02
Duration: 2 h 5 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Alev Aydin, Melora Walters, Richard Riehle, Lynn Whitfield

Comedy Drama

Director: Dale Fabrigar

Cast: Alev Aydin, Melora Walters, Richard Riehle, Lynn Whitfield

6.3

Runtime125 min

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While seeking answers to a past he cannot remember, a schizophrenic must find the strength to control his mental illness as he tries to build relationships with those he pushed away. Winner of multiple festival awards.

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Lonely Boy, the 2013 drama directed by Dale Fabrigar, offers a compelling exploration of mental illness and human connection. The film's standout performances, particularly by lead actor Alev Aydin, bring nuance and emotional depth to the story of a schizophrenic man seeking to rebuild relationships. Fans of character-driven dramas will appreciate the film's thoughtful, sensitive approach to this complex subject matter.

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Lonely Boy is a 1962 Canadian cinéma vérité documentary about the former teen singer Paul Anka. The film takes its name from Anka's hit song, "Lonely Boy", which he performs to screaming fans in the film. This short documentary makes use of hand-held cameras to record intimate backstage moments. It was produced by the National Film Board of Canada and directed by Roman Kroitor and Wolf Koenig.