The Heiresses -

Won the Silver Bear for Best Actress (Ana Brun) and the Alfred Bauer Prize for a film that opens new perspectives on cinematic art.

Director Martinessi describes the film as a "coming-of-age film for a 60-year-old woman," focusing on Chela's internal revolution and newfound independence. The Heiresses

The Heiresses was a major success on the festival circuit, holding a on Rotten Tomatoes . Won the Silver Bear for Best Actress (Ana

The contrast between the rigid, decaying mansion and the freedom Chela finds behind the wheel of her old Mercedes serves as a primary metaphor for her transformation. Critical Reception & Awards The contrast between the rigid, decaying mansion and

The story follows (Ana Brun) and Chiquita (Margarita Irún), a lesbian couple from the Paraguayan elite who have been together for 30 years. As their inherited wealth disappears, they are forced to sell off family heirlooms to manage mounting debts.

It was Paraguay’s official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards. Film Review: ‘The Heiresses’ - Variety

It won the Transilvania Trophy at the Transilvania International Film Festival and the Sydney Film Prize .