Belén

Belén follows Julieta, a young woman in a conservative corner of northwestern Argentina who becomes entangled in a legal nightmare after a medical emergency ends in a suspected crime. Facing a miscarriage of justice, she sits behind bars while her rights to a fair defense hang in the balance. Soledad, a fearless attorney, takes on her case, risking more than a few professional winds to mount a courtroom challenge against the conviction. The fight moves through halls of power, as Julieta's struggle sparks solidarity among women who refuse to let one life be dismissed. In the shadows of the courtroom, relationships and communities rally around her defense and idea that justice should listen, and the case grows attention now together.

Directed by Dolores Fonzi, Belén is a contemporary Argentinian drama created by Ana Correa, Laura Paredes and Agustina San Martín. It marks Fonzi's transition from actor to director as she threads a story grounded in real world social issues today.

The film has a modest theatrical footprint with a worldwide gross of about 7,071 dollars, reflecting an indie release and limited screening beyond major urban centers and select festival showings. It played in several regional cinemas nationwide across the country.

Its focus on miscarriage of justice and women's solidarity has sparked conversations about reproductive rights and legal reform in Argentina and beyond. Viewers underscore the intimate courtroom dynamics and the way communities mobilize around a cause. The film prompts discussion about how legal systems handle gendered claims and networks respond.

Critics responding to Belén highlight restrained performances, a precise courtroom pace, and a portrait of ordinary people confronting power. The film centers on resilience, collective action, and how justice is experienced by those pushed to the margins. Audiences also notice the humanity in the lead performances and the social commentary.