Bella

Bella

Cast: Eduardo Verástegui, Tammy Blanchard, Manny Perez
Director: Alejandro Gomez Monteverde
Genre: Drama, Romance
Rated: PG
Running Time: 91 minutes

Synopsis: 'One person can change your life forever'

Bella took the Toronto Film Festival's People's Choice Award, a distinction which has put it in the company of films such as American Beauty, Hotel Rwanda and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.

Inspired by a true story, this feature debut shows how one day in New York alters the lives of two people forever.

The movie follows Jose, an international soccer star (played by Eduardo Verástegui, the "Mexican Brad Pitt") whose career is brought to an abrupt end on his way to sign a multi-million dollar contract. Now a cook in his brother's Mexican restaurant, Jose has retreated from the world.

Meanwhile, beautiful waitress Nina (Emmy award winner Tammy Blanchard) is struggling to make it in New York City when she discovers something about herself she's completely unprepared for. In one irreversible moment, their lives are turned upside down... until a simple gesture of kindness brings them both together and turns an ordinary day into an unforgettable experience.

Shot in New York City with outstanding cinematography and strong performances, Bella is a heartwarming film about friendship, family, self-discovery, and our ability to love in the face of the unexpected.

Release Date: 21st of February, 2008