Writer-director Carlos Reygadas' Stellet licht / Silent Night deals with the conflicts faced by a devout married Mennonite after he falls in love with another woman.
Stellet licht was one of the many acclaimed films that I missed at the 2007 AFI FEST in Los Angeles. The film shared the Cannes Film Festival's Jury Prize with Persepolis and was Mexico's submission for the 2008 foreign-language film Oscar (though it failed to land a nomination).
Earlier this year, Stellet licht won five Ariel Awards, including best film, director, and screenplay.
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Stellet Licht deserved every award it's won. A magnificent film.