Ale
Synopsis
19-year-old Alessandra is a wrestling student. As a newbie, her goal is to develop a so-called "gimmick" for herself. A ring character of her own, which should become very similar to her due to her biographical cornerstones. This film documents this development process, which at the same time also represents an inner journey of self-discovery for Alessandra. But on her way to becoming a full-fledged wrestler her life changes in an unexpected way, which forces her to grow up faster than expected.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Austin Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- O'Neil Bürgi
- Screenplay & Story
- O'Neil Bürgi
- Original Score
- Daniel Laufer
- Original Title
- Ale
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- O'Neil Entertainment Filmproductions, SRF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
O'Neil Bürgi
O'Neil Bürgi
Daniel Laufer
Norma Giannetta, Urs Augstburger, O'Neil Bürgi
Department Leadership Roster
Norma Giannetta
Producer
Urs Augstburger
Producer
O'Neil Bürgi
Writer
O'Neil Bürgi
Producer
O'Neil Bürgi
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ale.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ale
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ale about?
19-year-old Alessandra is a wrestling student. As a newbie, her goal is to develop a so-called "gimmick" for herself. A ring character of her own, which should become very similar to her due to her biographical cornerstones. This film documents this development process, which at the same time also represents an inner journey of self-discovery for Alessandra. But on her way to becoming a full-fledged wrestler her life changes in an unexpected way, which forces her to grow up faster than expected.
Who directed Ale?
Ale was directed by O'Neil Bürgi.
Who stars in Ale?
The principal cast of Ale includes Alessandra Goh Bollier, Josephine Bakeup, Thomas Heri, Chris Chavis.
When was Ale released and how long is it?
Ale was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Ale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ale was composed by Daniel Laufer.