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Argentina Selects 'Belén' for Oscar and Goya Races

A new double‑vote by the national academy elevated the film following its San Sebastián momentum.

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Dolores Fonzi (segunda por la izquierda) y las actrices de 'Belén', en San Sebastián.
La productora Leticia Cristi, Dolores Fonzi, Camila Plaate, Julieta Cardinali y Laura Paredes, en San Sebastián
Directores de cine: Hernán Rosselli, Dolores Fonzi, Mariano Cohn y Benjamin Avila

Overview

  • The Argentine Film Academy announced on September 24 at the Casa de la Cultura that Belén will be the country’s submission for the 2026 Oscars (International Feature) and the Goyas (Iberoamerican Film).
  • Members used a first‑ever double‑voting system, with Belén prevailing over finalists Homo Argentum, La mujer de la fila, and Algo nuevo, algo viejo, algo prestado.
  • Directed, co‑written and led by Dolores Fonzi, the drama follows a lawyer’s fight for a young woman known as “Belén,” with Fonzi maintaining direct contact with the real subject during production.
  • The film, inspired by Ana Correa’s book Somos Belén about a Tucumán case that galvanized reproductive‑rights activism, drew ovations and visible support at the San Sebastián Film Festival.
  • Fonzi criticized cuts to Argentina’s film institute (INCAA) and credited platform backing from Prime Video and K&S; next milestones include the Oct. 1 submission deadline, Dec. 16 shortlist, Jan. 22 nominations, and the March 15, 2026 ceremony.