Prime Video announced this Friday that it is working on We are Bethlehem, an original film from the platform that will be based on the book of the same name written by Ana Correa. “The film will tell the true story of a young woman who faced an unjust prison sentence after being accused of committing an illegal abortion, which led her to work as a team with lawyer Soledad Deza (Dolores Fonzi), who tackled this case. “seemingly impossible,” announces the official description.
“We are Bethlehem will show both women facing a corrupt legal system in a city that wants to see them fail, but as word spreads and support for Belén increases, a women’s movement will be generated around the case. This movement resonated throughout Argentina and left an indelible mark on the history of reproductive rights throughout the region,” she continues.
“We take risks on stories that matter, and the story of Belén was too important not to bring to the screen and share with audiences around the world,” said Javiera Balmaceda, who leads the original content team for Latin America, Canada and Australia. from Amazon Studios.
“In these uncertain times, making an important and impactful film is an honor and a privilege. “I am very grateful and excited to be able to make this film about Belén and I am approaching this process with the responsibility and seriousness that the project deserves,” added Dolores Fonzi in statements sent by the platform.
