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Cadejo Blanco

6.3

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Original title

Cadejo Blanco

Year

2021

Running time

120 min.

Country

Guatemala

Director

Justin Lerner

Screenwriter

Justin Lerner

Cast

Music

Jonatan Szer

Cinematography

Roman Kasseroller

Producer

Co-production Guatemala-United States-Mexico;

La Danta Films, Imperative Entertainment, 30West, Cine Caribe

Genre

Drama. Thriller | Based on a true story

Synopsis

After her sister goes missing, Sarita, a working-class girl from Guatemala City, travels to the seaside town of Puerto Barrios to infiltrate a group of young gang members. As she risks her life to join the gang, Sarita becomes involved with her sister’s dangerous ex-boyfriend and gets closer to learning what happened to her sister.

Awards: 2022: Málaga Spanish Film Festival: Official Selection

2021: Ariel Awards: Nominated for Best Latin-American Film

2023: Independent Spirit Awards: nominated to John Cassavetes Award.

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Critics' reviews

"With its combination of verité and action, and a formidable female lead, it has more than enough quality (...) Vibrantly lensed on widescreen, composed and cut to eke the maximum character and drama from its locations"

Demetrios Matheou: Screendaily

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Cadejo Blanco

2021

Justin Lerner

6.3

(191)