LEONA is an intimate, insightful, and moving film that tells the story of a young Jewish woman from Mexico City who finds herself torn between her family and her forbidden love. Ripe with all the drama and interpersonal conflicts of a Jane Austen novel, watching her negotiate the labyrinth of familial pressure, religious precedent, and her own burgeoning sentiment is both painful and beautiful – there are no easy choices to be made and the viewer travels back and forth with her as she struggles with her heart to take the best path.

Writers:  Isaac Cherem, Naian González Norvind
Director:  Isaac Cherem
Running Time:  94 min
Genre:  Drama
Distributor:  Menemsha Films
Country:  Mexico
Language:  Spanish w|English Subtitles
Rating:  N|R
Starring:  Naian González Norvind, Christian Vazquez, Carolina Politi

FESTIVALS: Mexico, Morelia International Film Festival; USA: Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival, Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, San Diego Jewish Film Festival

AWARDS: Morelia International Film Festival, Winner, Best Actress

“Overall, it’s a thought-provoking work of art that tells an intimate and authentic story.”  … FANBOLT

Trailer:  https://youtu.be/THbUSJDq2NA