''Dive'' (Spanish: ''La caída'') is a
sports
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drama film
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directed by
Lucía Puenzo, released on
Amazon Prime Video
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in 2022. Starring
Karla Souza, the film's plot deals with instances of not only sexual but also psychological abuse within the world of sports.
The film won the awards for
Best TV Movie or Miniseries and
Best Performance by an Actress (for Karla Souza) at the
51st International Emmy Awards.
Plot
Mariel (Karla Souza) fights for her last chance to compete in the Olympics as a diver. She faces some physical issues and a complicated relationship with her coach and partner. As some sordid revelations come to light, Mariel must question whether winning is truly her greatest dream.
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Cast
* Karla Souza ...Mariel
* Hernán Mendoza ...Braulio
* Dèja Ebergenyi ...Nadia
* Fernanda Borches ...Irene
* Claudia Lobo ...Carmen
* Enrique Singer ...Gerardo
* Mabel Cadena ...Analía
* Christian Vazquez ...Carlos
* María Renée Prudencio ...Dr. Pezet
* Francisco Pinochet Aubele ...Announcer Griego
* Ari Brickman ...Cuarenton
References
{{InternationalEmmyAward TV Movie or Miniseries
2020s sports films
Films based on actual events
2023 drama films
Mexican drama films
2020s Spanish-language films
American drama films
Argentine drama films
International Emmy Award for Best TV Movie or Miniseries
Spanish-language drama films