The Heiresses / Las herederas

Awards/Festivals

Berlin international film festival, Sydney International Film Festival, Mumbai Film Festival

Director : Marcelo Martinessi / 98 min / Paraguay | Germany | Uruguay | Brazil | Norway | France

Synopsis
Chela and Chiquita, both descended from wealthy families in Asunción, Paraguay, have been together for over 30 years. But recently their financial situation has worsened and they begin selling off their inherited possessions. But when their debts lead to Chiquita being imprisoned on fraud charges, Chela is forced to face a new reality. Driving for the first time in years, she begins to provide a local taxi service to a group of elderly wealthy ladies.

Crew
Director and Screenplay Marcelo Martinessi
Producer Marcelo Martinessi, Sebastián Peña Escobar
DoP Luis Amando Arteaga
Editor Fernando Epstein

Cast
Ana Brun, Margarita Irun, Anna Ivanova