After Lucia is a Mexican drama film directed by Michel Franco. The film follows Alejandra and her father Roberto as they start a new life in a new town. Alejandra is a teenage girl who is struggling to adjust to her new school and make friends. She is also dealing with the recent death of her mother.
Things take a turn for the worse when Alejandra becomes the victim of bullying by a group of classmates. The bullying escalates to a disturbing level, and Alejandra is too afraid to tell anyone what is happening to her.
As the bullying continues, Alejandra withdraws further into herself, and Roberto remains oblivious to his daughter's suffering. The film explores themes of grief, isolation, and the devastating consequences of bullying.
After Lucia premiered at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Un Certain Regard award. The film received critical acclaim for its powerful storytelling and sensitive portrayal of a difficult subject. It was described as a "brutal, unflinching drama" and a "gripping and devastating film."
