Spanish documentary 'Sucia' wins Best Documentary at Sheffield Doc/Fest

The Spanish documentary 'Sucia', directed by Bàrbara Mestanza and Marc Pujolar, won the Best Documentary award at the Sheffield Doc/Fest, one of the most prestigious nonfiction film festivals. The victory prequalifies the film for the next Academy Awards, making it eligible for the Best Documentary Feature category. The jury praised the film for its 'brave narrative and extraordinary creative vision that transforms personal trauma into a collective reflection.' 'Sucia' is based on Mestanza's own experience of sexual abuse and explores how society judges victims, questioning why they didn't leave or report the abuse. The film was produced by Spain and features Mestanza as both director and protagonist.