Desi


1h 30m 2000

Brief Synopsis

11-year-old Desi is an ordinary Amsterdam girl who is different in one way: at the end of her schoolday, she has to arrange by mobile phone where she is going to sleep that night. Despite the many tragic circumstances in her life, Desi remains optimistic: 'I have enough people who love me.'

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Vpro

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

Synopsis

11-year-old Desi is an ordinary Amsterdam girl who is different in one way: at the end of her schoolday, she has to arrange by mobile phone where she is going to sleep that night. Despite the many tragic circumstances in her life, Desi remains optimistic: 'I have enough people who love me.'

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Vpro

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the Audience Award at the 2000 International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA).

Released in United States 2000

Released in United States 2001

Released in United States November 2000

Shown at International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) (in competition) November 22-30, 2000.

Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (Dutch Perspective) January 24 - February 4, 2001.

Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival September 27 - October 12, 2001.

Released in United States 2000

Released in United States 2001 (Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (Dutch Perspective) January 24 - February 4, 2001.)

Released in United States 2001 (Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival September 27 - October 12, 2001.)

Released in United States November 2000 (Shown at International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) (in competition) November 22-30, 2000.)