Monday, May 5, 2008

bella

On May 6, 2008, the award winning movie bella will be available for distribution on DVD. Produced by Metanoia Films, this movie was the #1 top rated film of 2007 by the New York Times Readers Poll, Yahoo, and Fandango. It was an honored film winning the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto Film Festival; Best Picture and Best Actor at the 2008 Movie Guide Awards; and the Legacy Award from the Smithsonian Institute’s Latino Center.

Bella is a story of love that goes much deeper than romance. It is a sweetly sentimental story that celebrates life, love, family and relationships. The beautiful Tammy Blanchard plays Nina, an unmarried New York waitress, who loses her job after becoming pregnant. In desperation, she considers abortion her only option.

The restaurant’s empathetic chef is Jose played by the talented Mexican actor Eduardo Verastegui. Jose is an ex-soccer star who gives the young woman emotional support, takes her to visit his loving family and gently tries to persuade her to keep the baby by presenting the option of adoption. Despite appearing rough and shaggy through out most of the movie, Verastegui conveys a gentle warmth and tenderness through his dark Hispanic eyes. Blanchard gives a terrific performance dramatically dealing with difficult and emotionally charged situations.

Director and Co-writer Alejandro Molevede’s heartwarming film portrays Christian values of self-forgiveness, reconciliation and redemption. It addresses sensitive issues with an affirmative pro-life message and has a rather surprising ending. It is a must see film that will be appreciated by adult and adolescent audiences.

For more information on purchasing and promoting this film check out
www.lifeisbella.net
Therese Chamblee, Brown County Center Director

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