Alibaba
Synopsis
A grandmother, a mother and her little girl meet at an oriental restaurant to negotiate the girl's transfer to a better school. Because they didn't manage to get the floating act, the grandmother calls her friend from a prestigious school to find out what the transfer possibilities are. After the phone call, the two women have to choose between a disability act, through which the niece will have to simulate a disability, or an ethnicity act which, as a consequence, will lead to the expulsion of a Roma child. Despite the grotesque bargain, the women end their lunch with a Turkish dessert
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vlad Popa
- Original Title
- Alibaba
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vlad Popa
Cristina Popa
Cătălina Pistol
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Vlad Popa
Director
Cristina Popa
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alibaba
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What is Alibaba about?
A grandmother, a mother and her little girl meet at an oriental restaurant to negotiate the girl's transfer to a better school. Because they didn't manage to get the floating act, the grandmother calls her friend from a prestigious school to find out what the transfer possibilities are. After the phone call, the two women have to choose between a disability act, through which the niece will have to simulate a disability, or an ethnicity act which, as a consequence, will lead to the expulsion of a Roma child. Despite the grotesque bargain, the women end their lunch with a Turkish dessert
Who directed Alibaba?
Alibaba was directed by Vlad Popa.
Who stars in Alibaba?
The principal cast of Alibaba includes Katia Pascariu, Mihaela Rădescu, Tania Filip, Gabriel Spahiu.
When was Alibaba released and how long is it?
Alibaba was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 18m.