Belén

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Belén

2025

1h 45m

Crime

Drama

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Belén is a movie based on the true story that sparked an international movement, chronicling the harrowing case of Julieta, a young woman falsely accused of infanticide, and Soledad Deza (Dolores Fonzi), the fearless lawyer who takes on the highly controversial, explosive case. Produced by K&S Films (Oscar-winning producers of Wild Tales), Belén takes us to Tucumán, a conservative region of Argentina, where Julieta's trial becomes a flashpoint for the ongoing fight for women's reproductive rights. As Soledad faces off against a corrupt, classist, and patriarchal legal system, Julieta's story ignites a groundswell of outrage and solidarity, galvanizing an unstoppable movement for justice and bodily autonomy. Based from Ana Correa's book 'Somos Belén,' this film is equal parts gripping courtroom drama, searing critique of systemic injustice, and celebration of resilience and sisterhood.

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Christian Zilko

IndieWire

Nov 8

B

“Belén” seems more interested in being a rallying cry than a character study. On that count, it will almost certainly succeed, and audiences around the world might soon be chanting “I am Belén” as loudly as Argentine women did in 2017.

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David Jenkins

Little White Lies

Nov 8

4/5

In all aspects, this is a superior version of this type of story, from the quality of its performances, its refusal to bow to easy sentiment, the lack of an obvious antagonist, and also the lively repartee between all the main protagonists.

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Guy Lodge

Variety

Nov 7

“Belén” might never regain the vivid rage and terror of its opening minutes, but Fonzi’s film ends up carrying viewers on its own wave of pride and upright conviction, ultimately delivering the hope its promises.

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Rick Hong

Film Threat

1d

6/10

Belén is Fonzi’s second-directed film, and she keeps it concise, creating enough suspense and drama without overdoing it.

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Abhishek Srivastava

The Times of India

Jan 5

4/5

If you’re looking for a simple courtroom thriller, you might find parts familiar. But if you’re open to a story that combines pain with hope, then this film delivers with honesty and heart.

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Tina Kakadelis

Beyond the Cinerama Dome

Jan 5

Belén is a fight for truth to be seen, heard, and, most of all, respected. Anyone can tell the truth, but those who control the scales of justice have to uphold it, even if it doesn’t align with their own assumptions.

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Yash B

@yashbansal Dec 24

"Belén" is a gripping legal drama that shines light on an important recent event. I think the movie grabbed me quickly in the beginning, and I felt invested to learn more about what would happen. I do think it feels a bit rushed in some places and could have gotten away with being even longer. Still, the acting is good, and the story is one that I feel people should know about, regardless of where you live in the world. Overall, it is a good movie that shines a light on important topics, and I can see why Argentina has chosen to submit it for this award season.

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Flixster F

Dec 21

The story is interesting and surely worth a watch. I'd have rated it more but it leaves few significant questions unanswered.

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Alejandro E

@Alex970 Nov 21

Tomando como referencia un caso real, lo más inteligente fue darle seguimiento sin simpatizar en algún sentido con un tema delicado como el aborto. Del cine sudamericano, lo más destacado del año.

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Su P

Nov 16

If you are not a woman, be careful and think twice before lightly giving your review. If you don’t live in a place where an eleven-year-old child was forced to give birth to her rapist’s son, be careful and think twice before lightly giving your review. If you don’t understand the amount of resilience and courage shown by Belén and Soledad, be careful and think twice before lightly giving your review. And if you don’t understand this review, educate yourself and work on the empathy you’re sorely missing.

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Nov 13

Based on a true story in 1.75 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $1,400.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Jesus K

Oct 5

Yep. Say hello to the oscar for foreign language film 2026

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Synopsis

Belén is a movie based on the true story that sparked an international movement, chronicling the harrowing case of Julieta, a young woman falsely accused of infanticide, and Soledad Deza (Dolores Fonzi), the fearless lawyer who takes on the highly controversial, explosive case. Produced by K&S Films (Oscar-winning producers of Wild Tales), Belén takes us to Tucumán, a conservative region of Argentina, where Julieta's trial becomes a flashpoint for the ongoing fight for women's reproductive rights. As Soledad faces off against a corrupt, classist, and patriarchal legal system, Julieta's story ignites a groundswell of outrage and solidarity, galvanizing an unstoppable movement for justice and bodily autonomy. Based from Ana Correa's book 'Somos Belén,' this film is equal parts gripping courtroom drama, searing critique of systemic injustice, and celebration of resilience and sisterhood.

Director: Dolores Fonzi
Producer: Leticia Cristi, Hugo Sigman, Matías Mosteirín
Screenwriter: Dolores Fonzi, Laura Paredes, Agustina San Martin, Nicolás Britos
Distributor: Amazon MGM Studios
Production Co: K&S Films
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: Spanish
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 7, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 14, 2025
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.4K
Runtime: 1h 45m

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