Bella (2006)

Sooner or later every one of us will face an irreversible moment that will change our lives forever. If it hasn't happened to you yet...it will. BELLA is a true love story about how one day in New York City changed three people forever.

Director:

Alejandro Monteverde

Writers:

Alejandro Monteverde, Patrick Million,

Stars:

Eduardo Verástegui, Tammy Blanchard, Manny Perez

6 wins.

Cast

Credited cast:
Eduardo Verástegui	...	Jose
Tammy Blanchard	...	Nina
Manny Perez	...	Manny
Ali Landry	...	Celia
Angélica Aragón	...	Mother
Jaime Tirelli	...	Father
Ramon Rodriguez	...	Eduardo
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Lukas Behnken	...	Johannes
Peter Bucossi	...	Angry Driver
David Castro	...	David
Michael Chin	...	Bodega Clerk
Dominic Colon	...	Pepito
Hudson Cooper	...	Father on Beach
Tawny Cypress	...	Frannie
Ewa Da Cruz	...	Veronica

Storyline

An international soccer star is on his way to sign a multi-million dollar contract when a series of events unfold that bring his career to an abrupt end. A beautiful waitress, struggling to make it in New York City, discovers something about herself that she's unprepared for. In one irreversible moment, their lives are turned upside down... until a simple gesture of kindness brings them both together, turning an ordinary day to an unforgettable experience.

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Plot Keywords:

soccer | restaurant | father son relationship | mother son relationship | latino | 

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Taglines:

True love goes beyond romance

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements and brief disturbing images

Details

Official Sites:

MySpace Official site

Country:

USA Mexico

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

30 April 2008 (Mexico)

Also Known As:

Beauty

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$3,300,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$1,328,448 (USA) (26 October 2007)

Gross:

$8,108,247 (USA) (27 June 2008)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metanoia Films, Bella Production, Burnside Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

The D train that Jose and Nina take passes over the same bridge twice, one at the beginning of it's trip, and one near the end of their trip.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Jose: [voiceover] My grandmother used to say, "If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans."

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Connections

Featured in The O'Reilly Factor: Episode dated 5 May 2008 (2008)

User Reviews

Oscar Buzz

I had the privilege of seeing a test screen of this movie and it was simply amazing. It is unbelievable to think that Alejandro Monteverde is a first time director. The story is beautiful and so very refreshing. The setting for the movie is in New York and was the perfect choice. The plot is also captivating and the audience is left falling in love with not only the characters, but their story too. I knew little about the movie going into the screening, but was blown away by the end. It is no surprise this movie won the "People's Choice" award at the Toronto International Film Festival and it will be no surprise if there is definite Oscar Buzz surrounding this wonderful film. Trust me, if the reaction to this film is anything like it was the night I saw it, this film will be remembered for a long time to come.

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