Alba (2016)

Alba (2016) poster

Alba, 11 years old, passes her days in silence. She loves little animals. She has learned to cope with her mother's illness, helping her to use the bathroom. Alba plays silently so that her mother can rest during the day. One night Alba's mother gets worse, and has to be taken to the hospital. With no one else to take care of her, Alba is sent to live with her father, who she hasn't seen since she was three years old. Living with her father is almost unbearable. Embarrassment, her first kiss, visits to mother in the hospital, Edgar's tender efforts to get close to her, and bullying at school; these are some of the experiences that pave Alba's journey to puberty and to self-acceptance.

Director: Ana Cristina Barragán
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 98 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Simon Brauer
Editing: Yibrán Asuad, José María Avilés
Production: Caleidoscopio Cine
Country: Greece, Ecuador, Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Keywords

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Trailer

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More Films by Director: Ana Cristina Barragán
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alba about?
Alba, 11 years old, passes her days in silence. She loves little animals. She has learned to cope with her mother's illness, helping her to use the bathroom. Alba plays silently so that her mother can rest during the day. One night Alba's mother gets worse, and has to be taken to the hospital. With no one else to take care of her, Alba is sent to live with her father, who she hasn't seen since she was three years old. Living with her father is almost unbearable. Embarrassment, her first kiss, visits to mother in the hospital, Edgar's tender efforts to get close to her, and bullying at school; these are some of the experiences that pave Alba's journey to puberty and to self-acceptance.
Who directed Alba?
Alba was directed by Ana Cristina Barragán.
Who stars in Alba?
Alba stars Macarena Arias, Pablo Aguirre Andrade, Amaia Merino, Fernanda Molestina, Isabel Borje, Mara Appel.
How long is Alba?
Alba has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is Alba?
Alba is a Drama film.
Where was Alba produced?
Alba was produced in Greece, Ecuador, Mexico.