The Heiresses (2018 film)
2018 film directed by Marcelo Martinessi
The Heiresses (Spanish: Las herederas) is a 2018 drama film written and directed by Marcelo Martinessi. Set in contemporary Asunción, Paraguay, it tells the story of two women who have lived together for 30 years in an inherited house but are running out of money. When one is imprisoned for attempted fraud, the other has to readjust her life.
The film is a co-production of Paraguay, Uruguay, Germany, Brazil, Norway and France. It was selected to compete for the Golden Bear at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival, where lead actress Ana Brun won the Silver Bear for Best Actress and Martinessi won the Alfred Bauer Prize.
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Chela and Chiquita have been a couple for over 30 years but their funds are running out. They start selling the furniture and Chela, fearing disgrace, refuses money from friends. When Chiquita gets notice to report to the city jail, charged with seeking a loan fraudulently, Chela is suddenly on her own. Telling people Chiquita has gone for a stay by the sea, she carries on selling the house contents. Picuta, an elderly lady living close by, asks if Chela will drive her to visit friends who meet for cards and gossip.
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