As a psychological drama, Losing Alice feels too self-conscious to be enjoyable or even provocative Poulomi Das January 22, 2021 13:55:11 IST Still from Losing Alice. Image from Twitter
Losing Alice opens with an eventful chance meeting between two strangers on a train. Sophie Marciano (Lihi Kornowski), a 24-year-old aspiring screenwriter bumps into her idol, 48-year-old movie director Alice Ginor (Ayelet Zurer) one night.
Her wide-eyed delight is palpable as she fangirls over Alice, furiously proving her devotion by listing the extent to which her work has affected her life. Like any artist suddenly thrust into the limelight, Alice isn’t entirely pleased about being recognised and by effect, having her solitude interrupted by the demands of a conversation. But her face betrays a hint of relief as well, as if to suggest she isn’t completely displeased at being acknowledged