Nine-year-old Alicia has spent four years in an orphanage in the Netherlands after being removed from her teenage mother by the Child Welfare Bureau.
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Nine-year-old Alicia has spent four years in an orphanage in the Netherlands after being removed from her teenage mother by the Child Welfare Bureau.
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Synopsis
Nine-year-old Alicia lives in an orphanage in the Netherlands. She was placed there at five after the Child Welfare Bureau removed her from her teenage mother. Filmmaker Maasja Ooms spent three years documenting Alicia's experiences. The film captures her feelings of abandonment and desire for love. As Alicia approaches her teenage years, the search for a foster family becomes difficult. The film reveals how living in an institution affects a child's self-worth and sense of belonging.
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Why Watch
- Meet Alicia, a nine-year-old in a Dutch orphanage.
- Find out about Alicia's search for a foster family.
- See the impact of institutional care on children.
Did You Know
- Alicia has lived in an orphanage since she was five years old.
- The documentary was directed by Maasja Ooms in 2017.
- Alicia is nine years old during the filming, which spans three years.
- The film has a duration of 90 minutes.
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What age did Alicia enter the orphanage?
Alicia entered the orphanage at the age of five.
Who directed the documentary 'Alicia'?
The documentary 'Alicia' was directed by Maasja Ooms.
How long is the documentary 'Alicia'?
The documentary 'Alicia' has a duration of 90 minutes.
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