Ten teenage girls at a Bogotá boarding school imagine a new classmate named Alis to share their personal stories and experiences.
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Ten teenage girls at a Bogotá boarding school imagine a new classmate named Alis to share their personal stories and experiences.
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At a boarding school in Bogotá, ten teenage girls reflect on their past experiences living on the streets. They imagine a new classmate named Alis, using her as a lens to articulate their own stories and dreams. Directed by Clare Weiskopf and Nicolás van Hemelryck, Alis premiered at the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival in February 2022, winning the Crystal Bear and the Teddy Award. The film later received the Best Documentary award at the 11th Macondo Awards in 2023.
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Why Watch
- See ten teenage girls share their stories in Bogotá.
- Meet Alis, a fictional classmate that sparks real conversations.
- Find out why it won the Teddy Award for LGBTQ-related films.
Did You Know
- Alis won the Crystal Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2022.
- The film was a co-production between Colombia, Chile, and Romania.
- It features ten teenage girls from a boarding school in Bogotá.
- The film's duration is 84 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary Alis?
Alis was directed by Clare Weiskopf and Nicolás van Hemelryck.
What awards did Alis win at the Berlin International Film Festival?
At the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival, Alis won the Crystal Bear for best film in the Generation 14+ program and the Teddy Award for best LGBTQ-related documentary film.
What is the runtime of the documentary Alis?
Alis has a runtime of 84 minutes.
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