Alex in Wonderland

Alex in Wonderland

R 1970 · 110 min · ★ 5.5 · Comedy, Drama

Bohemian Alex Morrison has just finished directing his first feature length movie. In its previews, the movie is considered a critical, artistic and surefire commercial success. As such, Alex seemingly has his choice of what his next project will be. As he makes the rounds both in the Hollywood community and European movie centers for ideas, he fantasizes about movie scenarios of those everyday situations he is in.

Directed by Paul Mazursky · Written by Paul Mazursky

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