International premiere

Juana

Local title
Juana
Original title
Juana
Director
Daniel Giménez Cacho
Country
Mexico
Year
2025
Festival
29th Black Nights Film Festival
Programme
First Feature Competition
Genre
Drama, Thriller
Subject
violence, abuse, women

A relentless investigator risks everything to uncover the truth behind a series of unsolved crimes against women.

“Juana”, by Daniel Giménez Cacho, is a taut, atmospheric thriller and a striking character study. Juana is a woman driven by an unshakable sense of duty who delves into infamous crimes against women, giving herself entirely to the pursuit of truth. Each revelation carries weight and each step forward increases the tension, drawing the viewer into a world where obsession, courage, and vulnerability collide. The film’s suspense is matched by its psychological depth, portraying a woman whose determination borders on consuming, yet remains profoundly human. Remarkably crafted despite limited resources, the direction is precise and skilfully captivates the audience, with every frame purposeful.

“Juana” surprises with its intensity and artistry, delivering a chilling, immersive experience that lingers – a testament to the power of vision, character, and storytelling that transcends means.

Malaika Bova

Director
Daniel Giménez Cacho
Screenwriter
Emma Bertrán
Cast
Diana Sedano
Producer
Regina Solórzano
Cinematographer
Lorenzo Hagerman
Production Design
Daniela Rojas Mont
Editing
Yibrán Asuad
Music
María Giménez Cacho Goded
Sound
Lena Esquenazi
Production
Talipot Studio
Runtime
Language
Spanish
Subtitles
Estonian, English
Director
Daniel Giménez Cacho

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