Alexander The Fool
A compassionate portrait of a man with schizophrenia who reaches toward art, love, and belonging beyond the limits of his familiar emotional world.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- intimate
- reflective
- compassionate
- reflective viewing
- documentary night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Alex pursues an artistic path as he tries to find a place in the world beyond familiar emotional limits.
The film follows Alex's efforts to navigate schizophrenia, emotional boundaries, love, and daily belonging.
Alex's quest for love pushes him beyond his usual emotional boundaries.
The documentary centers Alex's unusual emotional and artistic journey with an intimate, humanizing perspective.
Films like Alexander The Fool, and why
The Devil and Daniel Johnston
intimate documentary portrait of a person living with mental illness, emphasizing empathy and personal expression
Titicut Follies
observational mental health documentary centered on institutional life, identity, and human dignity
Crumb
poetic documentary portrait exploring outsider creativity, emotional vulnerability, and the search for connection
Movie Details
- Director
- Pedro Pires
- Release Date
- 2019-09-20
- Runtime
- 65 min
- Rating
- 9.0 / 10 (1)
Cast
- Yvon Canac
- Alexandre Demard
- Hubert Demard
- Denis Jobidon
- Véronique Lamontagne
- Odette Mansard
Common questions
- What is Alexander The Fool about?
- A compassionate portrait of a man with schizophrenia who reaches toward art, love, and belonging beyond the limits of his familiar emotional world.
- What is Alexander The Fool like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Alexander The Fool as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Alexander The Fool violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Alexander The Fool.
- Which films are like Alexander The Fool?
- Films with a similar feel include The Devil and Daniel Johnston, Titicut Follies, and Crumb.
- How long is Alexander The Fool?
- Alexander The Fool runs 65 minutes.
