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 hair on her legs. The young girl, trapped between society's concept of beauty and herself, becomes aware of the hair on her legs, creating a great conflict for her. The film presents to the audience how Juanita will handle this situation and the effects of this process on her.
The film left a profound impact on audiences in understanding the struggle young girls face against beauty standards and how this can affect their personal development. Juanita's story reflects the stress and anxieties many young girls experience about beauty and was therefore met with empathy by many viewers.
The film was shot in Barcelona, Spain's vibrant and diverse city.