The Heiresses

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The Heiresses

Released Jan 16, 2019

1h 38m

Drama

LGBTQ+

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A woman who lost her fortune befriends a younger woman.

Critics Consensus

Led by a standout performance from Ana Brun, The Heiresses takes a thoroughly compelling look at lives little explored by mainstream cinema.

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Ben Sachs

Chicago Reader

[A] crafty debut feature.

Mar 11, 2020

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Claudia Puig

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

A really well-acted character study.

Sep 20, 2019

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Monica Castillo

Remezcla

This unshowy camerawork and natural performances make The Heiresses feel realistic.

Jun 18, 2019

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Brian T. Carney

Washington Blade

Full of strong performances and beautiful cinematography...

Dec 7, 2022

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Gisela Savdie

El Heraldo

With the mystery implicit in those who depart from the traditional patterns imposed by a conservative society, the protagonists offer the best they can extract from themselves [full review in Spanish]

Oct 31, 2021

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Matthew St. Clair

Cinema Sentries

Even if The Heiresses succumbs to having too much filmmaking restraint, writer/director Marcelo Martinessi shows a fair amount of promise with his feature-film debut.

Sep 24, 2020

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Late R

It's a bit slow at times and there are parts that don't feel necessary. Nevertheless, overall, ‘The Heiresses' is a quiet and subtle, yet engaging character study of the type of person, with complex layers, rarely seen on the big screen, and it works almost entirely thanks to great camera-work and a captivating and understated central performance from Ana Brun.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/03/22

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Audience Member

This is quite an impressive feature film debut from director Marcelo Martinessi, who I think expertly directs this wonderfully acted film. The Heiresses effortlessly drew me in to its characters and story and I became highly invested by the journey and transition of Chela (a very natural and great performance from first-time actor Ana Brun).

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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dave d

There wasn't anything particularly wrong with 'The Heiresses', however it's plodding nature and abrupt end left hubby and wife perplexed. There isn't much on the page in this beautifully shot Paraguayan Spanish language feature, but when there are vocal interactions, for the most part the movie flows. It's thoughtful and has a powerful performance by Ana Brun, in her film debut. There's just something missing as it didn't come together for either of us. There are a couple plot points that aren't fleshed out which were distracting. This isn't a film that holds your hand. There's a lot to interpret and luckily you have plenty of time with no dialogue. Wife: 5.6/Hubby 5.4/ Average Final Score: 5.5/10

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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andy p

sorry, i was NOT entertained.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Like a Chekhov short story told very slowly ... its leverage on your soul leaves a permanent bruise.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

A wonderful character study and an exceptional performance by Ana Brun.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Chela

Margarita Irun

Chiquita

Ana Ivanova

Angy

Nilda Gonzalez

Pati

María Martins

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Synopsis

A woman who lost her fortune befriends a younger woman.

Director: Marcelo Martinessi
Producer: Marcelo Martinessi, Sebastián Peña Escobar
Screenwriter: Marcelo Martinessi
Distributor: Distrib Films
Production Co: Auswärtiges Amt, Norsk Filmproduksjon A/S, Luxbox, La Fabrica Nocturna Cinéma, La Babosa Cine, Ministère des Affaires étrangères et du Développement International, Institut Français, Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC), Cultura Paraguay, Pandora Filmproduktion, Tetra Rekuai Gobierno Nacional, Berlin International Film Festival(Internationale Filmfestspiele Berlin), Kulturstiftung des Bundes, Congreco de la Nacion(with the cultural participation of), Goethe-Institut, Teta Arandupy, Mutante Cine, Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF), Arte, Esquina Filmes
Genre: Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language: Spanish
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 16, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 13, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $75.7K
Runtime: 1h 38m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)