Bella


1h 31m 2007

Brief Synopsis

Nina, a young, unmarried waitress at a Mexican restaurant, finds herself pregnant and without work after coming in late several days because of morning sickness. Jose, the restaurant's chef, is taken by Nina's plight and becomes her sole confidant. Jose helps her walk through her decision on what to do with her pregnancy. In the process, he bears secrets from his own mysterious past, which reveal his tenderness and passion for her and the child she is carrying.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2007
Production Company
Icm Partners
Distribution Company
Roadside Attractions; Calif; Cdi Films; Entertainment One; Entertainment One Films Australia Pty, Ltd.; Gulf Film, Llc; Kaleidoscope Film Distribution; Lark International; Lionsgate; Myndform; Prisvideo; Roadside Attractions; Ster-Kinekor; Videocine
Location
New York City, New York, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 31m

Synopsis

Nina, a young, unmarried waitress at a Mexican restaurant, finds herself pregnant and without work after coming in late several days because of morning sickness. Jose, the restaurant's chef, is taken by Nina's plight and becomes her sole confidant. Jose helps her walk through her decision on what to do with her pregnancy. In the process, he bears secrets from his own mysterious past, which reveal his tenderness and passion for her and the child she is carrying.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2007
Production Company
Icm Partners
Distribution Company
Roadside Attractions; Calif; Cdi Films; Entertainment One; Entertainment One Films Australia Pty, Ltd.; Gulf Film, Llc; Kaleidoscope Film Distribution; Lark International; Lionsgate; Myndform; Prisvideo; Roadside Attractions; Ster-Kinekor; Videocine
Location
New York City, New York, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 31m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the People's Choice Award at the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival.

Released in United States Fall October 26, 2007

Released in United States on Video May 6, 2008

Released in United States 2007

Released in United States March 2007

Shown at Santa Barbara International Film Festival (Independent) January 25-February 4, 2007.

Shown at South by Southwest Film Festival (Spotlight Premieres) March 9-17, 2007.

Feature directorial debut for Alejandro Gomez.

Released in United States Fall October 26, 2007

Released in United States on Video May 6, 2008

Released in United States 2007 (Shown at Santa Barbara International Film Festival (Independent) January 25-February 4, 2007.)

Released in United States March 2007 (Shown at South by Southwest Film Festival (Spotlight Premieres) March 9-17, 2007.)