Passages (1996 film)

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Passages
SpanishPasajes
Directed by Daniel Calparsoro
Screenplay byDaniel Calparsoro
Produced by Agustín Almodóvar
Starring
Cinematography Kiko de la Rica
Edited by José Salcedo
Music by Alberto Iglesias
Production
company
Distributed by Warner Española
Release dates
  • May 1996 (1996-05)(Cannes)
  • 22 November 1996 (1996-11-22)(Spain)
CountrySpain
LanguageSpanish

Passages (Spanish: Pasajes) [n. 1] is a 1996 Spanish crime thriller film directed by Daniel Calparsoro which stars Najwa Nimri.

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Plot

Lesbian petty criminal and gang member Gabi tries to woo older Carmina into becoming her lover and crime partner.

Cast

Production

The film is an El Deseo (Agustín Almodóvar) production. [5] Shooting locations included Pasaia and Errenteria. [6]

Release

The film premiered at the Directors' Fortnight parallel section of the Cannes International Film Festival. [7] It was released theatrically in Spain on 22 November 1996. [4]

See also

Notes

  1. The Spanish-language title features a dual meaning comprising both its English-language translation ('Passages') as well as a reference to the town of Pasajes, or Pasaia. [1]

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References

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