Juanita

Despite moving to Barcelona, 12-year-old Juanita continues to grow with strict female beauty standards. Before a pool party, she realizes something else is growing with her: the hairs on her legs. The young girl becomes aware of the hairs on her legs while stuck between society's understanding of beauty and her own, creating a great conflict for her. The film presents how Juanita will handle this situation and the effects of this process on her.
The film left a deep impact on the audience, understanding the battle young girls give against beauty standards and how this situation can affect their personal development. Juanita's story reflects the stress and worries about beauty that many young girls experience and therefore was met with empathy by many viewers.
The film was shot in Barcelona, the vibrant and diverse city of Spain.