Alba
Synopsis
Alba, 11 years old, passes her days in silence. She loves little animals. She has learned to cope with her mother's illness, helping her to use the bathroom. Alba plays silently so that her mother can rest during the day. One night Alba's mother gets worse, and has to be taken to the hospital. With no one else to take care of her, Alba is sent to live with her father, who she hasn't seen since she was three years old. Living with her father is almost unbearable. Embarrassment, her first kiss, visits to mother in the hospital, Edgar's tender efforts to get close to her, and bullying at school; these are some of the experiences that pave Alba's journey to puberty and to self-acceptance.
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ALBA Official Trailer (2016) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-09-19
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Release History & Theatrical Window
International Film Festival Rotterdam
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ana Cristina Barragán
- Screenplay & Story
- Ana Cristina Barragán
- Original Title
- Alba
- Country of Origin
- Greece, Ecuador, Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Caleidoscopio Cine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ana Cristina Barragán
Ana Cristina Barragán
Simon Brauer
Yibrán Asuad, José María Avilés, Ana Cristina Barragán
Isabella Parra
Department Leadership Roster
Ana Cristina Barragán
Director
Ana Cristina Barragán
Writer
Yibrán Asuad
Editor
José María Avilés
Editor
Ana Cristina Barragán
Editor
Isabella Parra
Producer
Simon Brauer
Director of Photography
J.D. Fernández Molero
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alba
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What is Alba about?
Alba, 11 years old, passes her days in silence. She loves little animals. She has learned to cope with her mother's illness, helping her to use the bathroom. Alba plays silently so that her mother can rest during the day. One night Alba's mother gets worse, and has to be taken to the hospital. With no one else to take care of her, Alba is sent to live with her father, who she hasn't seen since she was three years old. Living with her father is almost unbearable. Embarrassment, her first kiss, visits to mother in the hospital, Edgar's tender efforts to get close to her, and bullying at school; these are some of the experiences that pave Alba's journey to puberty and to self-acceptance.
Who directed Alba?
Alba was directed by Ana Cristina Barragán.
Who stars in Alba?
The principal cast of Alba includes Macarena Arias, Pablo Aguirre Andrade, Amaia Merino, Fernanda Molestina, Isabel Borje.
When was Alba released and how long is it?
Alba was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.