Papeles

The movie ''Papeles'' is a work of fiction based on real events. Its director, Arturo Montenegro, brings to the big screen the real scandal of the Panama Papers from 2016. That is to say, the largest document leak in history. Which even brought to light information about offshore companies.

The film promises a web of politics through a human perspective. The consequences, the leak, and the reputation of those involved mark the film.

Ana Méndez is the protagonist of this scandal. She holds a position as legal director at one of the most influential law firms in the world. Her life was orderly, marked by elegant hallways, quick signatures, international calls, and clients who engage in tactics that could not entirely be described as “legal”.

But this clean and orderly world comes crashing down overnight. Almost twelve million documents are leaked. What’s in them? The dirty laundry of the global elite: deals, hideouts, financial routes…

The press descends upon her, the public judges before knowing the truth, the firm she works for is criticized and pointed out. She is accused of a series of crimes such as money laundering, which leads to her being monitored by Interpol.

What’s her reaction? To run away.