Sceneggiatura, fotografia / Screenplay, Photography: Isabela Tent Montaggio / Editing: Letiţia Ştefănescu Musica / Music: Matei Stratan, Felice Diblea Suono / Sound: Petre Osman, Alexandru Dragomir Produzione / Produced by: Luna Film Con il sostegno di / Supported by: Romanian Film Centre, Cinema City, Avanpost Media In collaborazione con / In collaboration with: Romanian Public Television TVR
Filmed over 10 years, it’s the story of Alice, an unloved girl trapped in a young mother’s life. At 16, she falls in love with Dorian, a man much older than her. Although she marries him and has their son, Aristo, the familiar echoes of her own neglected childhood resurface. Alice is the only one providing for the family. She resorts to live-chat sex work, and leaves her own needs behind. She is forced to give up her studies, leaves her family and sees Aristo only occasionally, all while battling a substance addiction. An unflinching portrait of the replication of trauma across generations.
“In our quest to understand ourselves and the ingredients for a fulfilling life, Alice’s story became a catalyst for my own inner exploration. Her journey powerfully exemplifies how we can navigate the legacy inherited from our parents, using it as a springboard for personal growth and paving the way for a brighter future for the younger generations.” (I. Tent)
Isabela Tent
Isabela Tent was born in Romania and studied film directing and journalism. She served as an assistant director, collaborating with renowned Romanian filmmakers like Radu Jude and Tudor Giurgiu. Alice On & Off, her debut feature documentary, premiered at Krakow Film Festival and then was presented at the Transilvania IFF where it won the Best Debut Feature award.
2014 Alice cm / sf doc. 2015 Chat with Alice cm / sf doc. 2016 All the Names that Start with C cm / sf 2024 Alice On & Off doc.; Premi / Awards: Transilvania IFF – Premio FIPRESCI, Miglior film d’esordio, Menzione speciale nel concorso internazionale “What’s Up Doc” / FIPRESCI Award, Best Debut Feature, Special Mention in the “What’s Up Doc” international competition
