ALIS, a film by the directors of AMAZONA, Nicolas van Hemelryck and Clare Weiskopf
How to imagine your future when you were born without opportunities?
Teenage girls who lived on the unforgiving streets of Bogota, close their eyes and dream up ALIS, a fictional classmate.
Their soulful narrative reveals an amazing strength to break the cycle of violence and embrace a brighter future.
Produced by:
Radu Stancu, Alexandra Galvis
Screenplay:
Tatiana Andrade, Anne Fabini, Gustavo Vasco, Clare Weiskopf, Nicholas van Hemelryck
Cinematography: Helkin René Díaz
"A creative act of storytelling that enables the individuals to speak candidly - about everything including sex and sexuality, Alis is a sensitive and generous act."
Tara Judah
“A delicate, lively and sensitive film”
Alfonso Rivera
“A cinematic tour de force, the film is living proof that entering into an equitable relationship with your characters can be a solid foundation for creative documentary filmmaking.“
Julia Yudelman
ROMANIAN RELEASE: 03.03.2023
DIRECTORS: Nicholas van Hemelryck,
Clare Weiskopf
Language: Spanish
Producer: Radu Stancu, Alexandra Galvis
Screenplay:Tatiana Andrade, Anne Fabini, Gustavo Vasco, Clare Weiskopf, Nicholas van Hemelryck
Cinematography: Helkin René Díaz
FESTIVALS AND AWARDS
Berlinale 2022 – Crystal Bear + Teddy Award FICG Guadalajara International Film Festival 2022 – Best Iberoamerican Documentary
Hot Docs 2022 – Audience top 20
Sheffield DocFest 2022 – Youth Jury Award
FEST New Directors/New Films Festival 2022 – Golden Lynx for Best Documentary
Lima International Film Festival PUCP 2022 – Gio Award for Best Director