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The Heiresses

📅 2018 ⏱ 98 min 🎬 Marcelo Martinessi Drama

Chela and Chiquita are two middle-aged women from the Paraguayan upper class who have been together for decades. When Chiquita goes to prison for debt, Chela starts driving her car and transporting her neighbors, discovering a freedom and vitality she didn't know she had. Marcelo Martinessi films th…

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★★★★☆
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📖 Synopsis

Chela and Chiquita are two middle-aged women from the Paraguayan upper class who have been together for decades. When Chiquita goes to prison for debt, Chela starts driving her car and transporting her neighbors, discovering a freedom and vitality she didn't know she had. Marcelo Martinessi films this story about late reinvention and love with delicacy, winning the Silver Bear in Berlin with a minimal and perfect film.

✍️ Our review

8.3/10 ★★★★☆

The Paraguayan film that conquered the world. Ana Brun won the Silver Bear in Berlin. A film about emerging from invisibility.

🎞️ Technical sheet

Director
Marcelo Martinessi
Year
2018
Duration
98 minutes
Genre
Drama
Cast

🎬 Behind the scenes

🎯 The Heiresses was released in 2018.
🎯 Marcelo Martinessi directs the film with his characteristic style.
🎯 It is a drama genre work that has had good critical reception.
🎯 More curiosities will be added soon.

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