The New Girl
La chica nueva
Synopsis
Jimena travels to Río Grande, on the island of Tierra del Fuego in southernmost Argentina, to join her half-brother Mariano. She has almost no money to travel but manages to arrive there hoping to have a better life in that manufacturing region. The wind, the cold and the complex economic crisis form the background against in which Jimena will develop empathy for the people around her and a feeling of belonging there, but also a place where she will learn to know herself better.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cinélatino Rencontres de Toulouse
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Micaela Gonzalo
- Screenplay & Story
- Micaela Gonzalo, Lucía Tebaldi
- Original Title
- La chica nueva
- Country of Origin
- Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- El Ojo Extraviado, INCAA, Fondo Nacional de las Artes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Micaela Gonzalo
Micaela Gonzalo, Lucía Tebaldi
Federico Lastra
Valeria Racioppi
Eva Lauría, Nicolás Furtado, Micaela Gonzalo, Fernando Mollica, Mariana Luconi
Department Leadership Roster
Micaela Gonzalo
Writer
Lucía Tebaldi
Writer
Valeria Racioppi
Editor
Federico Lastra
Director of Photography
Eva Lauría
Producer
Nicolás Furtado
Producer
Micaela Gonzalo
Producer
Fernando Mollica
Producer
Mariana Luconi
Producer
Juan Francisco Pelosi
Producer
Micaela Gonzalo
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The New Girl.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The New Girl
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The New Girl about?
Jimena travels to Río Grande, on the island of Tierra del Fuego in southernmost Argentina, to join her half-brother Mariano. She has almost no money to travel but manages to arrive there hoping to have a better life in that manufacturing region. The wind, the cold and the complex economic crisis form the background against in which Jimena will develop empathy for the people around her and a feeling of belonging there, but also a place where she will learn to know herself better.
Who directed The New Girl?
The New Girl was directed by Micaela Gonzalo.
Who stars in The New Girl?
The principal cast of The New Girl includes Mora Arenillas, Rafael Federman, Jimena Anganuzzi, Luciano Cazaux, Laila Maltz.
When was The New Girl released and how long is it?
The New Girl was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.