Aviya's Summer (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1988, Aviya's Summer is a drama and family film directed by Eli Cohen, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A young girl and her mother both carry the scars of their experiences during the holocaust in this drama from Israel. In 1951, Aviya is a ten-year-old girl being raised by her single mother, Henya, in a small village in Israel. Henya is a survivor of a Nazi concentration camp, and has come out of the experience considerably worse for wear; she's haunted by the memories of her past, and has become emotionally unstable. Circumstances for her and her daughter are hardly improved by the poverty of the newly wounded state of Israel, and their own difficult economic circumstances. Aviya, meanwhile, is obsessed with finding her missing father, and wonders if he might be the man who has just moved into their village. Henya, however, knows better, and knows why Aviya's father is never coming back to them.
Who’s in it. Aviya's Summer stars Gila Almagor as Henya Aleksandrowicz, Kaipu Cohen as Aviya Aleksandrowicz, Eli Cohen as Max Gantz and Marina Rossetti as Lena Gantz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Aviya's Summer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Aviya's Summer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Aviya's Summer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Aviya's Summer (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Aviya's Summer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Aviya's Summer worth watching?
- Aviya's Summer holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Aviya's Summer?
- Aviya's Summer stars Gila Almagor, Kaipu Cohen, Eli Cohen, Marina Rossetti and Rami Baruch.
- When was Aviya's Summer released?
- Aviya's Summer was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.