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Alison

  • 2016
  • 1h 20m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
1.8K
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Christia Visser and Alison Botha in Alison (2016)
Raped. Disemboweled. Nearly decapitated. Dumped on the outskirts of a nature reserve, dead - or so they thought. She needed a hero that night, so that's what she became. This is Alison's tale. A tale of monsters, miracles and hope.
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Raped. Disemboweled. Nearly decapitated. Dumped on the outskirts of a nature reserve, dead - or so they thought. She needed a hero that night, so that's what she became. This is Alison's tal... Read allRaped. Disemboweled. Nearly decapitated. Dumped on the outskirts of a nature reserve, dead - or so they thought. She needed a hero that night, so that's what she became. This is Alison's tale. A tale of monsters, miracles and hope.Raped. Disemboweled. Nearly decapitated. Dumped on the outskirts of a nature reserve, dead - or so they thought. She needed a hero that night, so that's what she became. This is Alison's tale. A tale of monsters, miracles and hope.

  • Director
    • Uga Carlini
  • Writer
    • Uga Carlini
  • Stars
    • Christia Visser
    • Alison Botha
    • Zak Hendrikz
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    1.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Uga Carlini
    • Writer
      • Uga Carlini
    • Stars
      • Christia Visser
      • Alison Botha
      • Zak Hendrikz
    • 26User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Christia Visser
    Christia Visser
    • Young Alison
    Alison Botha
    • Self
    Zak Hendrikz
    • Perpetrator #1
    Dennis Vidulin
    • Extra
    De Klerk Oelofse
    • Perpetrator #2
    Tiaan Eilerd
    • Self
    • (as Dr. Tiaan Eilerd)
    Sophia Carlini
    • Extra
    David Comyn
    • Self
    • (as Dr. David Comyn)
    Francois Maree
    • Young Tiaan Eilerd
    Marianne Thamm
    • Self
    John Fell
    • Extra
    Judge Chris Jansen
    • Self
    • (as Judge Johan Jansen)
    Bugsy Botha
    • Self
    Lara Carlini
    • Extra
    Claire Collier
    • Self
    Dyanne Mayer
    • Extra
    Hannelie Bakker
    • Self
    Rashmi Raga
    • Self
    • Director
      • Uga Carlini
    • Writer
      • Uga Carlini
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    User reviews26

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    5editrixjen

    Amazing woman, badly crafted film

    I'd give Alison the human 10,000,000 stars for surviving and being an inspiration. Her telling of her story is so powerful! Alison the film, however, feels incomplete after the initial telling of the story. The filmmaker's attempts to tell more parts of the story fall flat and don't give Alison the woman the same space and power. Still glad I watched it, though. Alison the woman is an inspiration!
    8biskybisk666

    Horrific and Beautiful all in one.

    What Alison went through is one of the most terrifying ordeals I have ever heard of and I watch a lot of Crime Documentaries. Her recovery and her strength is truly beautiful to see. A really well made Documentary about a truly inspirational Human Being.
    10dwayne-in-canon

    Easily one of the most amazing, powerful things I've ever seen...

    I'm a paramedic so I may look at this differently than some. I can't imagine any way that her body survived this attack, but even beyond that, if you can believe it, her spirit survived, and that is nothing short of a miracle.

    It's very graphic, so if you are triggered, or delicate to such things you should probably pass it by. But my life is much better because I've seen this movie.

    I've seen some criticize the way that it's presented. I personally think that it's perfect in every way.

    I'm willing to bet that you've never heard a story like this before, and I'll bet dollars to donuts that you never will again. It's that incredible.
    10chokdee1

    Story of belief

    What a story of belief and hanging on even at your lowest point. Excellent film!
    10honeybloggs-69648

    Inspiring , horrific and satisfying .

    I could not watch those monsters commit the actual crime . It was too graphic for me . However , I did watch the rest of the story. I found what she said after she survived inspiring . I also am of the same opinion as Alison that we do not value ourselves . We measure our success by our careers and the amount of wealth we have , rather than the people we are .

    It is a miracle that Alison survived, Call it an act of G-D . Alison is a strong , courageous woman. A woman to be admired. I hope those 'men ' never get parole .

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      Alison Botha: I will never drive in a car without locking the doors. I will never again watch a film without marveling at every camera angle and the lighting and knowing how many people are in the room watching the person voice her thoughts. I will never again stop myself from crying when I feel the need. I will never again see a butterfly without taking it as a sign just for me.

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      Performed by Mia & The Moon

      From the album "Fall Awake"

      Courtesy of ARC Music Productions International"

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    • Release date
      • August 12, 2016 (South Africa)
    • Country of origin
      • South Africa
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Элисон
    • Production company
      • Towerkop Creations
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 20m(80 min)
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