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The Heiresses

Play trailer Poster for The Heiresses Released Jan 16, 2019 1h 38m Drama LGBTQ+ Play Trailer Watchlist
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A woman who lost her fortune befriends a younger woman.

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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 Full Review Claudia Puig FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) A really well-acted character study. Sep 20, 2019 Full Review Monica Castillo Remezcla This unshowy camerawork and natural performances make The Heiresses feel realistic. Jun 18, 2019 Full Review Brian T. Carney Washington Blade Full of strong performances and beautiful cinematography... Dec 7, 2022 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review andy p sorry, i was NOT entertained. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review 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 Full Review Audience Member A wonderful character study and an exceptional performance by Ana Brun. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

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)
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