"We have unanimously selected 'Sujo' for its elegant, nuanced portrayal of a young boy struggling to escape overwhelming violence and poverty in a small Mexican town. The film is meticulously paced and darkly poetic, offering its protagonist an unusually optimistic and humane ending to his story. Featuring outstanding performances from its young cast and beautiful, ethereal cinematography, 'Sujo' cements filmmaker duo Astrid Rondero and Fernanda Valadez's rising-star status in the contemporary Mexican cinema scene."
