Jennifer Connelly stars in Of Love and Shadows (1994), a drama film directed by Betty Kaplan. The movie is based on the novel by Isabel Allende and set in Chile during the military dictatorship of the 1970s. Connelly plays the role of Irene Beltrán, a young, idealistic photographer who becomes involved in the political resistance after meeting a former soldier, Francisco (played by Antonio Banderas). The film explores themes of love, courage, and political struggle, with Connelly’s character navigating her awakening to the harsh realities of her country under dictatorship.
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