Why Producer Nicolás Celis Took a Chance on a First Time Director for ‘Prayers for the Stolen’ (Video)
The Wrap’s Yolanda Machado wrote, “Huezo and cinematographer Dariela Ludlow ground the story, mixing fantastical visuals with the harsh realities faced by the women and girls who live in these areas. Far too often, stories like this focus on the violence, but Huezo chooses instead to capture those tiny moments of joy, of childlike innocence and wonder, allowing those qualities to become a strength.”Celis reached out to his producing partner Jim Stark who helped him acquire the rights to the book adaptation.