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Alice T.
Alice, a buoyant and impertinent red-hair teenager is far from the charming little girl her mother adopted as she was unable to have a child of her own. Being an endless source of problems and affected by the specter of her mother’s disappointments, Alice acts with her back against the wall, forging lies and blurring lines between the fiction she designs for herself and the reality of her existence. Until her mother discovers she is pregnant.
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Plot Summary
Alice, a young woman living in a rural Italian community, grapples with her identity and growing desires as she navigates the complex relationships within her family and the expectations of her society. Her world is upended by the arrival of a captivating newcomer, forcing her to confront her past and forge her own path.
Critical Reception
Alice T. received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised its unique visual style and Rohrwacher's distinctive directorial voice. While some found the narrative somewhat elusive, many lauded the film's exploration of themes like adolescence, freedom, and the constraints of tradition.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its distinctive visual language and atmospheric storytelling.
Noted for its exploration of female identity and societal pressures.
Some critics found the plot ambiguous or meandering.
Google audience: Audience reception information is not widely available.
Fun Fact
Director Alice Rohrwacher is known for her unique, almost dreamlike cinematic style, often drawing inspiration from folklore and natural landscapes.
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