The Heiresses

[A] crafty debut feature.

A really well-acted character study.

This unshowy camerawork and natural performances make The Heiresses feel realistic.

This subtle, beautifully acted and in many ways remarkable debut is an exciting discovery from an unexpected source.

It's a small story, but the points it makes about the corrosion wrought by class distinctions and the prejudices attached to them give it a dimension that will resonate wherever you happen to live.

Sorry, no backstory, no flashbacks. Just Brun's masterful performance as a mask that is starting to crack.

Full of strong performances and beautiful cinematography...

With the mystery implicit in those who depart from the traditional patterns imposed by a conservative society, the protagonists offer the best they can extract from themselves [full review in Spanish]

Even if The Heiresses succumbs to having too much filmmaking restraint, writer/director Marcelo Martinessi shows a fair amount of promise with his feature-film debut.

With so many delicate moments, the women's performances, from theater actors and many non actors too, all had time to craft their characters.