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Princesas

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Caye (Candela Peña), a prostitute in Madrid, finds rival prostitute Zulema (Micaela Nevárez) badly beaten. Even though the attacker was one of Caye's regular clients, she takes the other woman to the hospital and watches over her. The two become friends, forming a bond over their common desire for a better life.
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Critics Consensus

What Princesas lacks in unique insight into its subject matter, it more than makes up in its sensitive, empathetic portrayal of women engaged in the world's oldest profession.

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Cath Clarke Guardian 12/28/2007
2/5
With not a pimp in sight, no mention of people-trafficking, and a single token drug-addict, this Spanish prostitution drama is serenely old-fashioned. Go to Full Review Kevin Maher The Times (UK) 12/28/2007
3/5
The film has inspirational messages about the rewards of multicultural integration, but its tacit approval of prostitution as a rewarding career choice seems a bit peculiar. Go to Full Review Nick Funnell Time Out 12/28/2007
Compelling, frequently funny and, commendably, resists wrapping things up sentimentally. Nice Manu Chao soundtrack, too. Go to Full Review Holly Grigg-Spall Film4 12/28/2007
3/5
Princesas is heartwarming and sporadically surprising, bolstered by beautifully measured performances. Go to Full Review Matthew Turner ViewLondon 12/27/2007
4/5
Impressively directed, emotionally engaging drama with terrific performances from Candela Pena and newcomer Micaela Nevrez. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Sandra V @RT38056731 07/16/2025 7 stars, I would give it. Yes, at moments it feels a disarray, but life is not the contrary. I watched this movie countless times after 2010 for some reason that still cannot explain, although was lucky to attend a sort of international debut of it in Dallas, at the Angelika, short after its original release. I could just have edited some of the longest scenes, but Candela Peña deserved an Oscar, and the beauty shop vibe was incomparable. Gracias por leer. See more 07/27/2020 A very good and realistic drama that shows the insides of prostitution in a very simple and realistic way. Candela Peña won a best actress Goya award and in my opinion well deserved. See more 09/11/2014 Buen drama/comedia de España con subtítulos en inglés, 109 minutos See more 03/23/2013 Great performances. Engaging and not sugar coated. See more 01/12/2013 Rather dull considering the content. At no point does this film push the boundaries or expose a gritty side. See more 11/11/2012 In this film Caye embodies the perfect combination of independence and insecurity. This was a tasteful and elegant depiction of the dangers, struggles and shame-ridden moments which face ladies of the night. The inner conflicts were genuine and were only further illuminated by graceful, and sometimes philosophic dialogue. I wish there were more films of this quality. See more Read all reviews
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Fernando León de Aranoa

Director

Candela Peña

Caye

Micaela Nevárez

Zulema

Mariana Cordero

Pilar

Llum Barrera

Gloria

Violeta Pérez

Caren

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Movie Info

Synopsis Caye (Candela Peña), a prostitute in Madrid, finds rival prostitute Zulema (Micaela Nevárez) badly beaten. Even though the attacker was one of Caye's regular clients, she takes the other woman to the hospital and watches over her. The two become friends, forming a bond over their common desire for a better life.
Director
Fernando León de Aranoa
Producer
Fernando León de Aranoa, Jaume Roures
Screenwriter
Fernando León de Aranoa
Production Co
Mediapro Pictures, Reposado Producciones
Genre
Drama
Original Language
European Spanish
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Aug 23, 2006
Release Date (DVD)
Mar 27, 2007
Box Office (Gross USA)
$28.9K
Runtime
1h 53m
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