Bella (2006)

A chef with a mysterious past spends the day with a waitress who needs a friend.

Director:

Alejandro Monteverde (as Alejandro Gómez Monteverde)

Writers:

Alejandro Monteverde (as Alejandro Gómez Monteverde), Patrick Million

Stars:

Eduardo Verástegui, Tammy Blanchard, Manny Perez

6 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Eduardo Verástegui	...	José
Tammy Blanchard	...	Nina
Manny Perez	...	Manny
Angélica Aragón	...	Mother
Jaime Tirelli	...	Father
Ramon Rodriguez	...	Eduardo
Armando Riesco	...	Francisco
Sophie Nyweide	...	Bella
Ali Landry Monteverde	...	Celia (as Ali Landry)
Ewa Da Cruz	...	Veronica
Alexa Gerasimovich	...	Loochi
Herb Lovelle	...	Homeless Man
Tawny Cypress	...	Frannie
Doug DeBeech	...	Pieter
Michael Mosley	...	Kevin

Storyline

An international soccer star is on his way to sign a multimillion-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:

pregnancy | adoption | abortion | restaurant | inter cultural | 

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Taglines:

One Day Can Change Your Life.

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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

Country:

USA Mexico

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

30 November 2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

Beauty

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$3,300,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$1,324,000, 26 October 2007, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$8,108,247, 29 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?

Trivia

Based on a true story.

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Goofs

At the end of the film Nina returns to Long Island on an Amtrack pulled by an engine clearly framed by the camera. The Long Island RR is electrified and is not equipped with an engine. It uses a third rail.

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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)

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Soundtracks

Jaleo
Written and Performed by Manuel Iman
Courtesy of LMS Records

User Reviews

Wonderful

I was astonished after seeing the film Bella. I was impressed, inspired, uplifted and sobered all at the same time. The film is powerful and thought provoking. Each scene blends perfectly into the next creating and weaving an intricate and detailed story without being self indulgent. The actors make choices that are simple yet powerful. Every character lets their humanity show in a way that causes the audience to fall in love with them throughout the course of the movie. Both the story and the characters are realistic and every scene of the movie is packed with truth. Audiences can see aspects of their own lives and situations in every scene of this masterfully composed story.