Alicia
Originally released in 2017. Alicia is a documentary/documentary film. directed by Maasja Ooms.
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 15, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
NL
Original language
Country
Netherlands
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- NL
Production Companies
- Cerutti Film
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ju...
Who directed Alicia?
Alicia was directed by Maasja Ooms.
How long is Alicia?
Alicia has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Alicia released?
Alicia was released on November 15, 2017 in theaters.