RITA
Year
2024
Runtime
107 mins
Language
Spanish
Subtitles
English
Alberta Premiere
Availability
- Narrative
Based on the true story behind one of Guatemala’s most harrowing tragedies, RITA shines a light on the brave orphans whose fight for survival inspired a nationwide outcry for justice and reform.
While fleeing a neglectful household, thirteen-year-old Rita is placed in an oppressive state-run orphanage. Rita’s arrival provides a glimmer of hope to the girls inside, who share a prophecy that an angel will appear to release them. Encouraged by one another, the girls plan an escape to claim their freedom and expose the orphanage’s abuses of power.
Countries
Guatemala- Director
- Jayro Bustamante
- Producer
- Jonathan King, Gustavo Matheu, Jayro Bustamante
- Screenwriter
- Jayro Bustamante
- Cinematographer
- Inti Briones
- Editor
- Gustavo Matheu , Jayro Bustamante
- Music
- Pascual Reyes
- Cast
- Sabrina De La Hoz, Margarita Kénefic, Ernesto Villagran, Glendi Rucal, María Telón, Juan Pablo Olyslage, Ángela Quevedo, Ale Vásquez, Isabel Aldana, Giuliana Santa Cruz