Rita Review | Brilliant Dark Fantasy About a Real Tragedy

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Rising Guatemalan director Jayro Bustamante delivers a harrowing fairy tale that sheds light on a real-life tragedy of abused orphans.

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Bustamante's film 'Rita' blends dark fantasy with a true story of abuse at a Guatemalan orphanage, earning rave reviews and festival buzz
The project is led by a talented ensemble of young newcomers, who bring an authenticity that's drawn comparisons to Lupita Nyong'o's breakout in '12 Years a Slave'

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Jayro Bustamante, Guatemalan orphanage, Rita