The second film directed by Dolores Fonzi has reached cinemas and is making waves.
Following her first movie, Blondi, the actor and director this time presents a true story which took place in Tucumán Province between 2014 and 2016. In Belén, the filmmaker tells the story of a young woman who arrived at a public hospital bleeding and was accused of abortion, later ending up in jail. The title character's plight became the focus on a national movement demanding abortion reform in Argentina.
Fonzi is not alone in this powerful project, which has now been chosen as Argentina’s nomination for Best International Feature at the Oscars. She was accompanied in both the screenwriting and acting process by Laura Paredes, with several players from different provinces joining the project, including the film’s lead actor Camila Plaate, who plays Belén.
Among the other well-known actors who feature are Uruguayan actor César Troncoso, Luis Machín, Julieta Cardinali and María Marull.
Belén was selected to take part in film festivals in San Sebastián, Biarritz and Rome. It enjoys the backing of Amazon MGM Studios and K&S Films.
In a feature interview, the film’s director and stars discuss the project, bringing
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