It was released on 24 October 1996, and won 3 "Cóndor" awards by the Argentine Film Critics Association in 1997, including Best Original Screenplay and Best Actress for Goris.

[2][3] The narration does not follow a chronologically linear interpretation of the full life of Eva Perón.

She also stated that "it's fascinating to watch Goris and Victor Laplace (as Juan Peron) demystify sensationalized figures."

She praised the greater emphasis on politics rather than Eva's brief acting career and felt the title character engaged viewers so that "you're compelled to ponder her complex motivations throughout.

"[4] Argentinean Film Critics Association Awards Biarritz International Festival of Latin American Cinema