Sujo

  • Close up of a teen
  • Three teens riding a motorcycle
  • Young boy peeking through a curtain
  • Reflection of rear view mirror showing three kids

Mexico’s Oscar submission in the best international feature film category.

Co-director Astrid Rondero in person for Q&A after the screening!

After a sicario is murdered, four-year-old Sujo is left orphaned and at risk. With his aunt’s help, he survives in the isolated countryside, facing hardship and danger tied to his identity. As a teenager, he rebels and joins the local cartel. Now a young man, Sujo seeks to escape his violent past, but when his father’s legacy resurfaces, he confronts the fate that seems destined for him.

Runtime
2h 6m
Year
2024
Director
Astrid Rondero, Fernanda Valadez
Format
DCP
Country
Mexico
Language
Spanish with English subtitles
First Showing
December 1, 2024
Categories
  • Assisted Listening