Overview

• The Argentine Academy chose the film to represent the country for Best International Feature and the Goyas, with the announcement delivered by Graciela Borges over contenders Homo Argentum, La mujer de la fila, and Algo nuevo, algo viejo, algo prestado.
• Participation in the Academy vote was unusually high, with about 85% of eligible members taking part and 635 ballots cast across the Oscar and Goya selections, according to Clarín.
• Directed by and starring Fonzi, the film adapts Ana Correa’s Somos Belén and focuses on the defense led by lawyer Soledad Deza after a hospital visit results in a criminal case.
• Coverage from San Sebastián highlighted a strong reception, including ovations linked to the film’s feminist themes.
• The film opened in Argentina on September 18 and is seeing additional local screenings such as a return to Santiago del Estero this weekend, with a later Prime Video release expected; key Oscar dates include a materials deadline around October 1, a December 16 shortlist, January 22 nominations, and a March 15 ceremony.