Film

Nola

Drama

Nola tells the harrowing story of sisters Nola (9) and Liza (15), who grow up in a household scarred by neglect, poverty and domestic violence. Their mother Gina struggles with a drinking problem and constantly oversteps her role as a parent. Despite the hopeless situation, the girls seek solace in small, tender moments together. Liza assumes the role of care figure, but their attempts to maintain some normality are undermined each time. When the situation escalates, child protection intervenes. Nola is a poignant and moving short film about how important it is for a child to be able to grow up in a loving, safe environment. Through the eyes of two children, the film takes a confrontational look at a reality where parental care is lacking and children have to grow up too early. Nola emphasises the need for warmth, stability and protection in a child's formative years.

Diede Van Lancker

Nola

Saar Rogiers

Liza

Lieve Vercauteren

Gina

Günther Lesage

Buurman

Klaas De Schepper

Agent

Alex Braeckman

Kinderbeschermer

• Joren NopensDirector · Writer
• Viktor Van EygenDirector of Photography

Status

Released

Original language

Dutch

Budget

$4,600

Genres

Drama