Bella (USA, 2006)

Director: Alejandro Monteverde
Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 91 minutes
Cast: Eduardo Verástegui, Manny Perez, Tammy Blanchard
​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 into an unforgettable experience.
Bella became the #1 top rated movie of 2007 and one of the most honored films of the year winning the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto Film Festival, Best Picture and Best Actor at the 2008 MovieGuide Awards, and the prestigious Legacy Award from the Smithsonian Institute’s Latino Center. It also marks the feature debut for director Monteverde.

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