Alice

Dir. Josephine Mackerras
Starring Emilie Piponnier, Martin Swabey, Chloe Boreham

After discovering that her husband's addiction to escorts has left their family penniless, Alice finds herself drawn into the world of high-end prostitution as a means of caring for herself and her child.

Grand Jury Award - SXSW 2019
Cherry Picks Female First Award - SXSW 2019
Spirit of the Festival - Raindance 2019


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  • Makes the case for Pipponnier to be a movie star. She dominates every frame with a mesmerizing screen presence.
    Indiewire
  • The combination of the magnetic presence of Emilie Piponnier in the title role, and a svelte, unadorned screenplay makes for a watchable drama with real arthouse breakout potential.
    Screen International
  • A brave, morally complicated tale that rests on Piponnier’s organic performance and Mackerras’ brave writing and direction.
    Film Inquiry
  • One of the best films of SXSW 2019.
    Variety
  • Mackerras displays a marvelous ability to depict humanity at its most raw with poignance and compassion, creating a story that’s as moving as it is empowering.
    Glide Magazine