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The script began absorbing things from Daniela, and I realized she was the one.

A Fantastic Woman

Sony Pictures Classics

Art is key to unlocking those doors of [understanding.]

I also experienced violence against me, she says, noting her truth informed Marinas.

Theres diversity in terms of skin color, and the same is true when it comes to experiences.

A Fantastic Woman

Sony

… You have the ability to use your experience to act, to create moments that arent necessarily scripted.

Its to make them reflect.

We can get to a brighter place [with] more color.Thatswhat were working toward.

A Fantastic Womanenters limited release For EWs full Q&A with Vega and Lelio, clickhere.