Paulina

Paulina follows a young lawyer who leaves her successful career in Buenos Aires to return to her hometown. Against the wishes of her father, a prominent judge, she begins teaching at a high school in an impoverished area as part of a social inclusion program. Shortly after starting, she is brutally attacked by a gang that includes some of her own students. Despite the trauma and opposition from her family and partner, she insists on continuing her work in the neighborhood to remain faithful to her educational ideals, even as she protects the suspects from the police.

Directed by Santiago Mitre, this drama and thriller is the first film listed in his chronology, preceding The Summit and Argentina 1985. The movie stars Dolores Fonzi in the title role, alongside Oscar Martínez, Esteban Lamothe, Cristian Salguero, Verónica Llinás, and Laura López Moyano. A remake of a 1961 Argentine film, this production was a joint effort between Argentina, Brazil, and France with a budget of 10 million USD. It received a Special Jury Prize at the 33rd Torino Film Festival, where Dolores Fonzi also won an award for Best Actress. The film holds a 6.5 rating on IMDb based on 1,800 votes and a 6.4 rating on TMDB from 58 votes.