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Palaces of Pity

2011 · 59 min
6.6 / 10 · TMDB

Haunted by their own directionless lives, two pre-adolescent girls reunite while visiting their ailing grandmother. In the midst of her fantasies of a medieval past - one consumed by fear and desire - the two girls are transformed and confront a legacy of oppression, juxtaposing their budding identities to a trial condemning two Moorish homosexuals to burn at the stake.

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Original Title Palácios de Pena
Year 2011
Country Portugal
Director Gabriel Abrantes
Runtime 59 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.6/10 (9 votes)

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Palaces of Pity has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.6/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A 2011 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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