Alice On & Off

Romania2024documentary84'Międzynarodowy konkurs dokumentalny (2024)

For 10 years, the film author observed the life of the film character who as a teenager gave birth to a child from her relationship with a much older man. She could see from up close the complex dynamics of this relationship and above all Alice’s desperate efforts to find her own way, a consequence of her traumatic childhood and premature maternity, full of uneasy choices. With time, the director became part of this highly dysfunctional family. The film is a story of subsequent disappearances of Alice – a sensitive girl and an artist fleeing from her demons.

directed by: Isabela Tent
Having pursued studies in film directing and journalism, Isabela embarked on her professional journey in the realm of cinema, initially serving as an assistant director. Collaborating with esteemed figures in Romanian cinema, Isabela honed her skills and gained invaluable experience. It was her unique perspective on reality and an unwavering passion for storytelling that ignited her deep love for the art of documentary filmmaking. Fueled by a desire to explore non-classical approaches to documentary storytelling, she made a deliberate choice to embark on the journey of her first feature film.
cinematography: Isabela Tent
script: Isabela Tent
music: Matei Stratan, Felice Dilbea
editing: Letitia Stefanescu
production: Irina Malcea-Cândea (LUNA FILM)
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