Princesses (2005)
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.
Director: Fernando León de Aranoa
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 113 min
Release Date: September 2, 2005
Cast
- Candela Peña - Caye
- Micaela Nevárez - Zulema
- Mariana Cordero - Pilar
- Llum Barrera - Gloria
- Violeta Pérez - Caren
- Mònica van Campen - Ángela
- Flora Álvarez - Rosa
- María Ballesteros - Blanca
- Alejandra Lorente - Mamen
- Luis Callejo - Manuel
Screenplay
- Fernando León de Aranoa (Screenplay)
Music: Manu Chao, Alfonso Vilallonga
Cinematography: Ramiro Civita
Editing: Nacho Ruiz Capillas
Production: Reposado Producciones, Mediapro, Canal+ España, Atresmedia
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Battle with Depression and Hope, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Unwavering Faith and Hope, Friendship and Bonds, Stories of Hope and Redemption
Keywords
future, depression, friendship, prostitute, rape, strong woman, aids, madrid, spain, solidarity, empowerment, hope, immigration, stay permit, red-light district, punter
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Princesses about?
- 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.
- Who directed Princesses?
- Princesses was directed by Fernando León de Aranoa.
- Who stars in Princesses?
- Princesses stars Candela Peña, Micaela Nevárez, Mariana Cordero, Llum Barrera, Violeta Pérez, Mònica van Campen.
- How long is Princesses?
- Princesses has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
- What genre is Princesses?
- Princesses is a Drama film.
- Where was Princesses produced?
- Princesses was produced in Spain.
- What are the themes of Princesses?
- The themes of Princesses include: Battle with Depression and Hope, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Unwavering Faith and Hope, Friendship and Bonds, Stories of Hope and Redemption.