Alicia Was Fainting (1995)

Alicia was fainting, a bittersweet coming-of-age featurette from Spanish/choreographer Núria Olivé-Bellés, tells the story of a fourteen year-old girl dealing with her mother's death, the onset of womanhood and with her own awakening sexuality. Preparing to graduate from elementary school, Alicia must now part with her best friend and blood-sister Margarite. Resistant to the idea of traditional women's roles. Alicia works in a butcher shop where, admits the hanging meat and bones, she daydreams about her mother and writes letters to Margarite.

Director: Núria Olivé Bellés
Runtime: 37 min
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Cast

Music: Nana Simopoulos
Cinematography: Moshe Ben-Yaish
Editing: Núria Olivé Bellés
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Núria Olivé Bellés

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alicia Was Fainting about?
Alicia was fainting, a bittersweet coming-of-age featurette from Spanish/choreographer Núria Olivé-Bellés, tells the story of a fourteen year-old girl dealing with her mother's death, the onset of womanhood and with her own awakening sexuality. Preparing to graduate from elementary school, Alicia must now part with her best friend and blood-sister Margarite. Resistant to the idea of traditional women's roles. Alicia works in a butcher shop where, admits the hanging meat and bones, she daydreams about her mother and writes letters to Margarite.
Who directed Alicia Was Fainting?
Alicia Was Fainting was directed by Núria Olivé Bellés.
Who stars in Alicia Was Fainting?
Alicia Was Fainting stars Maggie Thom, Maya Morales.
How long is Alicia Was Fainting?
Alicia Was Fainting has a runtime of 37m (37 minutes).
Where was Alicia Was Fainting produced?
Alicia Was Fainting was produced in United States of America.