Mary Lou (2009)

 

Acclaimed Israeli director Eytan Fox (Yossi & Jagger) brings to life a modern fable with a catchy musical message and a story based on the songs of Israeli pop legend Svika Pick. Miriam (Maya Dagan) is an adoring fan of Svika Pick (who appears as himself). She dreams of being a famous singer, leading her to mysteriously abandon her son Meir (Ido Rosenberg) on his tenth birthday. Both Meir and his best school friend Shuli—who happens to be a beautiful girl—have their eye on the same gorgeous guy. But despite worthy distractions, Meir never stops searching for his mother, eventually moving to Tel Aviv and becoming famous as a drag queen named Mary Lou.
The songs never stop coming as Meir/Mary Lou discovers he needs to find himself even more than his mother.
More thoughtful than Glee and as spirited as Mama Mia!, MARY LOU is a top-notch musical with a serious message. The film features the ebullient music of Svika Pick—who composed the Eurovision award-winning song Diva, made famous by singer Dana International. 

 

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