Archive · 7 Dec 2025
Belén: Argentina’s Oscar Submission on Abortion Rights
Belén is a movie about a young woman in Argentina who was wrongly put in jail for having an abortion.
The movie is based on real events that happened in 2014.
A lawyer named Soledad Deza helped the woman, and her story became very famous.
The movie is directed, written, and acted by Dolores Fonzi, who played the lawyer.
The producer, Leticia Cristi, wanted to make this movie to show people what happened and to make people care about this issue not just in Argentina but all over the world.
The real Soledad Deza helped Dolores Fonzi make the movie by sharing her story and her personality.
The movie is Argentina's choice for the Oscars.
Belén is a political drama based on real events from 2014 in Argentina, where a young woman was wrongfully imprisoned for an illegal abortion.
Dolores Fonzi directed, wrote, and starred in the film, playing the role of lawyer Soledad Deza who championed the case.
Producer Leticia Cristi was inspired by Ana Correa's 2019 book We Are Belén and wanted to make the story into a film to raise international awareness.
The real-life Soledad Deza cooperated closely with Fonzi, providing insights and personal experiences to shape the character.
Belén is Argentina's official submission for the 2024 Oscars, aiming to highlight the issues of abortion rights and legal injustices.
- Who
- Dolores Fonzi (director, writer, actor) and Leticia Cristi (producer)
- What
- The film Belén, based on real events of a young woman wrongfully imprisoned for an illegal abortion in Argentina
- When
- The events occurred in 2014, and the film is Argentina's 2024 Oscar submission
- Where
- The story is set in Tucumán, Argentina, and the film is produced in Argentina
- Why
- To raise awareness about abortion rights and the legal system's flaws in Argentina
- Film Title
- Belén
- Director
- Dolores Fonzi
- Producer
- Leticia Cristi
- Based on Events
- 2014
- Book Inspiration
- We Are Belén by Ana Correa (2019)
- Real-Life Lawyer
- Soledad Deza
- Film Genre
- Political Drama
- Oscar Submission
- Argentina's 2024 Oscar Submission