Nola
Synopsis
Nola tells the harrowing story of sisters Nola (9) and Liza (15), who grow up in a household scarred by neglect, poverty and domestic violence. Their mother Gina struggles with a drinking problem and constantly oversteps her role as a parent. Despite the hopeless situation, the girls seek solace in small, tender moments together. Liza assumes the role of care figure, but their attempts to maintain some normality are undermined each time. When the situation escalates, child protection intervenes. Nola is a poignant and moving short film about how important it is for a child to be able to grow up in a loving, safe environment. Through the eyes of two children, the film takes a confrontational look at a reality where parental care is lacking and children have to grow up too early. Nola emphasises the need for warmth, stability and protection in a child's formative years.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joren Nopens
- Screenplay & Story
- Joren Nopens, Annebel Kraaij
- Original Score
- Annebel Kraaij
- Original Title
- Nola
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Budget
- $5K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joren Nopens
Joren Nopens, Annebel Kraaij
Annebel Kraaij
Viktor Van Eygen
Department Leadership Roster
Joren Nopens
Director
Joren Nopens
Writer
Viktor Van Eygen
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Nola.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nola
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nola about?
Nola tells the harrowing story of sisters Nola (9) and Liza (15), who grow up in a household scarred by neglect, poverty and domestic violence. Their mother Gina struggles with a drinking problem and constantly oversteps her role as a parent. Despite the hopeless situation, the girls seek solace in small, tender moments together. Liza assumes the role of care figure, but their attempts to maintain some normality are undermined each time. When the situation escalates, child protection intervenes. Nola is a poignant and moving short film about how important it is for a child to be able to grow up in a loving, safe environment. Through the eyes of two children, the film takes a confrontational look at a reality where parental care is lacking and children have to grow up too early. Nola emphasises the need for warmth, stability and protection in a child's formative years.
Who directed Nola?
Nola was directed by Joren Nopens.
Who stars in Nola?
The principal cast of Nola includes Diede Van Lancker, Saar Rogiers, Lieve Vercauteren, Günther Lesage, Klaas De Schepper.
When was Nola released and how long is it?
Nola was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Nola?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nola was composed by Annebel Kraaij.