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39 Pounds of Love

  • 20052005
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 1h 10m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
255
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39 Pounds of Love (2005)
  • Documentary
  • Biography
  • Romance
This is the story of Ami, a man who while unable to move any part of his body, still manages to move each and every one of us, as he teaches us a part of life's intimate dance.This is the story of Ami, a man who while unable to move any part of his body, still manages to move each and every one of us, as he teaches us a part of life's intimate dance.This is the story of Ami, a man who while unable to move any part of his body, still manages to move each and every one of us, as he teaches us a part of life's intimate dance.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
255
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Dani Menkin
  • Writers
    • Ilan Heitner
    • Dani Menkin
  • Star
    • Ami Ankilewitz
Top credits
  • Director
    • Dani Menkin
  • Writers
    • Ilan Heitner
    • Dani Menkin
  • Star
    • Ami Ankilewitz
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    • 15User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins

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    Dani Menkin at an event for 39 Pounds of Love (2005)
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    Ami Ankilewitz
    • Selfas Self
    • Director
      • Dani Menkin
    • Writers
      • Ilan Heitner
      • Dani Menkin
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    • Trivia
      Dani Menkin first saw Ami in a Tel Aviv bar, and was instantly drawn to him. Arranging to meet Ami at his home some days later, Dani began a friendship with Ami that would eventually lead to making the film.

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    10/10
    Well done, intense, and heartfelt
    This film is incredible. It's a heart wrenching story about a man who needs to prove his worth for life. against all odds this man who weighs only 39 pounds travels across the entire united states to show the doctor who said he'd only live til 6 thats he's still alive still here with enough love and guts to make his way through anything the world has to offer. He's a hopeless romantic and a talented animator. He shows the world that anything can be done with heart and drive.... and love. This is the tale of a man who will affect the world when his story is told to the masses. Seek this treasure out. I wouldn't be surprised to see this beautiful film leading the way at this years academy awards. I love this film and all who see it will fall in love as well.
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    • eshomnl
    • Apr 26, 2005

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    • Release date
      • April 8, 2005 (Israel)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Hebrew
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • 18 kilo kärlek
    • Filming locations
      • Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, USA
    • Production companies
      • HBO/Cinemax Documentary
      • Hey Jude Productions
      • Priddy Brothers Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $28,195
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,217
      • Nov 27, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $32,465
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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