''Christmas'' (

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: ''Navidad'') is a 2009 Chilean-French

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film directed by

Sebastián Lelio Sebastián Lelio Watt (born 8 March 1974) is a Chilean director, screenwriter, editor and producer. He received critical acclaim for directing the films ''Gloria'' (2013) and ''A Fantastic Woman'' (2017), the latter of which won an Academy Award ...

and written by Leilo & Gonzalo Maza. Starring

Manuela Martelli Manuela Abril Martelli Salamovich (born April 16, 1983 in Santiago) is a Chilean film and television actress and director best known for her roles in the films ''B-Happy'' and ''Machuca''. She starred with the famous Dutch actor Rutger Hauer in t ...

, Diego Ruiz and Alicia Rodríguez.

Synopsis

Alejandro and Aurora, a teenage couple, leave Santiago to spend

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at Aurora's family home at the foot of the

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. However, Alejandro's frustrations and Aurora's doubts about her sexual identity create tensions that threaten to end their relationship. Things take an unexpected turn when they come across Alicia, a fragile 16-year-old who has run away from home. As they gather around an improvised Christmas tree, the couple becomes fascinated by the enigmatic Alicia, who gradually becomes the object of their desire. Despite the city's celebrations, the three orphans find solace in each other's company and embark on a unique and sentimental relationship that helps them overcome their loneliness.

Cast

The actors participating in this film are: *

as Aurora. * Diego Ruiz as Alejandro. * Alicia Rodríguez as Alicia.

Release

''Christmas'' had its international premiere on May 21, 2009, at the 2009 Cannes International Film Festival as part of the

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. Subsequently, the film was screened at the

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where it won the Award for the Best Film Direction. It was commercially released on August 20, 2009, in Chilean theaters. It was released on November 4, 2009, in French theaters.

References

External links

* 2009 films 2009 drama films Chilean drama films French drama films 2000s French films Films directed by Sebastián Lelio 2000s Spanish-language films Chilean Christmas films French Christmas drama films Films set in Chile Films shot in Chile Films about teenagers {{Drama-film-stub