Blanquita

Written and directed by Fernando Guzzoni, the film was Chile's official entry for the 95th Academy Awards.

Inspired by the real-life 2003 Spiniak Case in Chile, a massive child prostitution scandal involving politicians and the elite. It follows 18-year-old Blanca (nicknamed "Blanquita"), a resident of a shelter for homeless youth, who becomes the star witness in a case against powerful businessmen. blanquita

The film explores the "gray area" of justice. While Blanca provides testimony to bring down abusers, it is revealed her testimony is a lie—posing the question of whether a lie is morally justified if it achieves justice against the powerful. Written and directed by Fernando Guzzoni, the film

Blanquita Suárez | Picasso museum Barcelona | Official website The film explores the "gray area" of justice

Reviewers from The New York Times and The LA Times praised newcomer Laura López for her "stony-faced and implacable" performance as Blanca. The film won the Best Screenplay prize at the Venice Film Festival's Orizzonti section.