Belmonte

Belmonte is a drama that explores the complex and often conflicting parts of a person's identity. The story centers on a recognized artist and single father who struggles to maintain a balance between his creative pursuits and his family responsibilities. As he considers an upcoming exhibition at the Museum of Visual Arts in Montevideo, he becomes preoccupied with the arrival of a new child born to his ex-wife and her current partner. He and his daughter, Celeste, both grapple with how this new sibling will alter their family dynamics and their relationship with the mother.

The film was written and directed by Federico Veiroj, marking his fourth feature following Acne and The Apostate. The cast is led by Gonzalo Delgado, Olivia Molinaro Eijo, and Giselle Motta, with a total of 38 credited actors and 55 crew members involved in the production. A joint effort between Spain, Mexico, and Uruguay, the project was produced by Corazón Films, Nadador Cine, Cinekdoque, and Ferdydurke Films. Based on 13 votes on TMDB, the movie holds a rating of 5/10.