‘Gloria’ Star Paulina García Preps Directorial Debut, ‘The Passion According to Carmen’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Paulina García, known for her role in 'Gloria', is set to make her directorial debut with 'The Passion According to Carmen'. The film tells the story of Carmen, a journalist navigating personal loss and transformation. García and co-writer Mariana Loyola aim to create content focused on women's experiences through their new production company, Cautiva.
- ▪Paulina García won the Berlinale Silver Bear for her performance in 'Gloria'.
- ▪'The Passion According to Carmen' follows a journalist's journey of self-discovery after personal loss.
- ▪García and Loyola co-wrote the screenplay and are co-producing the film with Storyboard Media.
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Home Film Global May 17, 2026 11:26pm PT ‘Gloria’ Star Paulina García Preps Directorial Debut, ‘The Passion According to Carmen’ (EXCLUSIVE) By Anna Marie de la Fuente Plus Icon Anna Marie de la Fuente @adelafuente1 Latest France’s Urban Factory Boards ‘Los Eastman’ at Cannes Fantastic Pavilion (EXCLUSIVE) 2 days ago Fantastic Lab Central America & Caribbean Unveils Winners at Cannes Fantastic Pavilion (EXCLUSIVE) 3 days ago Warner Bros. Romantic Dramas Strike Key Sales Deals (EXCLUSIVE) 3 days ago See All (L-R) Paulina García, Mariana Loyola, Gabriela Sandoval, Carlos Nuñez Courtesy of Cautiva and Storyboard Media Chile’s Paulina García, winner of the Berlinale Silver Bear for her performance in Sebastian Lelio’s “Gloria,” is poised to direct her first feature, “The Passion According to…
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