Kidz Klub!
The film was Venezuela's official submission for Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards. With a universal narrative of spirit and hope, humor tempers heartbreak as it follows a family…
Kidz Klub!
The film was Venezuela's official submission for Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards. With a universal narrative of spirit and hope, humor tempers heartbreak as it follows a family coming together to triumph over a life-threatening illness in the Golden Age of Venezuela. Set in 1996 Venezuela, Alive & Kicking tells the story of Ricardo, a charming and carefree young man in his early twenties who returns to Caracas after a year abroad in America. Reunited with his tight-knit family and a group of lifelong friends, Ricardo is ready to immerse himself in the blissful freedom of youth. To celebrate, he sets out on a spontaneous road trip along the vibrant Caribbean coast-with music, laughter, and dreams flowing freely. From the buzzing city to the pristine waters of Los Roques, the group embraces the joy of friendship and the promise of endless summer days. But just as life seems perfect, a sharp, inexplicable pain in Ricardo's leg brings the revelry to a halt. What begins as a minor discomfort soon escalates into a devastating diagnosis: Ricardo is gravely ill. His world-and that of those around him-changes overnight. As Ricardo and his family face the emotional and physical toll of illness, they must also rediscover the strength of love, resilience, and shared hope. Through heartbreak and humor, Alive & Kicking explores how a tight-knit community responds when life takes an unexpected turn. Music, memory, and laughter become tools for survival. Set against the backdrop of Venezuela's final days of innocence before its political and economic unraveling, the film is both a nostalgic time capsule and an uplifting tale of the human spirit. With raw emotion and signature wit from the Hueck brothers, Alive & Kicking is an unforgettable coming-of-age story about fighting for life, dancing through pain, and finding joy-even in the darkest moments.
Kidz Klub!
Comedy
Film Details
The film was Venezuela's official submission for Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards. With a universal narrative of spirit and hope, humor tempers heartbreak as it follows a family coming together to triumph over a life-threatening illness in the Golden Age of Venezuela. Set in 1996 Venezuela, Alive & Kicking tells the story of Ricardo, a charming and carefree young man in his early twenties who returns to Caracas after a year abroad in America.
Reunited with his tight-knit family and a group of lifelong friends, Ricardo is ready to immerse himself in the blissful freedom of youth. To celebrate, he sets out on a spontaneous road trip along the vibrant Caribbean coast-with music, laughter, and dreams flowing freely. From the buzzing city to the pristine waters of Los Roques, the group embraces the joy of friendship and the promise of endless summer days.
But just as life seems perfect, a sharp, inexplicable pain in Ricardo's leg brings the revelry to a halt. What begins as a minor discomfort soon escalates into a devastating diagnosis: Ricardo is gravely ill. His world-and that of those around him-changes overnight.
As Ricardo and his family face the emotional and physical toll of illness, they must also rediscover the strength of love, resilience, and shared hope. Through heartbreak and humor, Alive & Kicking explores how a tight-knit community responds when life takes an unexpected turn. Music, memory, and laughter become tools for survival.
Set against the backdrop of Venezuela's final days of innocence before its political and economic unraveling, the film is both a nostalgic time capsule and an uplifting tale of the human spirit. With raw emotion and signature wit from the Hueck brothers, Alive & Kicking is an unforgettable coming-of-age story about fighting for life, dancing through pain, and finding joy-even in the darkest moments..