Alicia
Synopsis
"It’s not easy to find a foster family for you," an orphanage supervisor explains to nine-year-old Alicia. "After all, you are a very special girl." Alicia is crying. "I’m not special. I’m just a girl." This disturbing scene sets the tone for this film about Alicia, who was taken away from her teenage mother by the Child Welfare Bureau when she was 12 months old. She’s been living in an orphanage since the age of five, and they have never managed to find a foster family for her. In Alicia, we watch as she becomes a teenager, still craving safety and love. Over the course of three years, filmmaker Maasja Ooms follows her daily life up close. Alicia's yearning and powerlessness are palpable in these observations, which painfully reveal the effects of having no prospects.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maasja Ooms
- Original Title
- Alicia
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Release Date
- 15/11/2017
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Cerutti Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maasja Ooms
Maasja Ooms
Willemijn Cerutti
Department Leadership Roster
Maasja Ooms
Director
Willemijn Cerutti
Producer
Maasja Ooms
Editor
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What is Alicia about?
"It’s not easy to find a foster family for you," an orphanage supervisor explains to nine-year-old Alicia. "After all, you are a very special girl." Alicia is crying. "I’m not special. I’m just a girl." This disturbing scene sets the tone for this film about Alicia, who was taken away from her teenage mother by the Child Welfare Bureau when she was 12 months old. She’s been living in an orphanage since the age of five, and they have never managed to find a foster family for her. In Alicia, we watch as she becomes a teenager, still craving safety and love. Over the course of three years, filmmaker Maasja Ooms follows her daily life up close. Alicia's yearning and powerlessness are palpable in these observations, which painfully reveal the effects of having no prospects.
Who directed Alicia?
Alicia was directed by Maasja Ooms.
Who stars in Alicia?
The principal cast of Alicia includes Not specified.
When was Alicia released and how long is it?
Alicia was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.