Film Lens
The film 'Alicia' follows the life of nine-year-old Alicia, who has been living in an orphanage in the Netherlands since she was five years old. This situation arose after her teenage mother was unable to care for her, leading to Alicia's removal by the Child Welfare Bureau. Over three years, filmmaker Maasja Ooms captures Alicia's emotional struggles with feelings of abandonment and her desire for love and stability.
As Alicia nears her teenage years, the film reveals the difficulties she faces in finding a foster family. This aspect shows the significant impact that institutional care has on a child's self-worth and ability to form connections with others. The documentary provides a moving look at the realities of life in an orphanage and the longing for familial bonds.
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.
Perfect For
Child welfare issuesOrphanage lifeDutch cinema