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Acting
Pablo Pineda—first actor with Down's Syndrome to win a San Sebastián award.
Writing
Dialogue that weaponizes sweetness without becoming saccharine.
Direction
Dual directors let scenes breathe, refuse easy resolutions.
Director
Antonio Naharro
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