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Princesses

2005 · 113 min Drama
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

Caye is a young prostitute whose family is unaware of her profession. She meets her striking Dominican neighbour Zulema, an illegal immigrant, after she finds her in the bathroom, badly beaten up. They strike up a close friendship unbeknownst to Caye's xenophobic co-workers.

📋 Film Details

Original Title Princesas
Year 2005
Country Spain
Genre Drama
Director Fernando León de Aranoa
Runtime 113 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.8/10 (88 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Fernando León de Aranoa

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Candela Peña

Candela Peña

Caye

Micaela Nevárez

Micaela Nevárez

Zulema

Mariana Cordero

Mariana Cordero

Pilar

Llum Barrera

Llum Barrera

Gloria

Violeta Pérez

Violeta Pérez

Caren

Mònica van Campen

Mònica van Campen

Ángela

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Flora Álvarez

Rosa

María Ballesteros

María Ballesteros

Blanca

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Alejandra Lorente

Mamen

Luis Callejo

Luis Callejo

Manuel

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