Passages (1996 film)

Passages
Theatrical release poster
SpanishPasajes
Directed byDaniel Calparsoro
Screenplay byDaniel Calparsoro
Produced byAgustín Almodóvar
Starring
CinematographyKiko de la Rica
Edited byJosé Salcedo
Music byAlberto Iglesias
Production
company
Distributed byWarner 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 written and directed by Daniel Calparsoro which stars Najwa Nimri.

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]

References

  1. ^ Davies 2009, p. 93.
  2. ^ Davies, Ann (2009). Daniel Calparsoro. Spanish and Latin American Filmmakers. Manchester: Manchester University Press. p. 188. ISBN 978-0-7190-7364-9.
  3. ^ a b c d Davies 2009, p. 188.
  4. ^ a b c d Benavent 2000, p. 451.
  5. ^ Benavent 2000, p. 450.
  6. ^ Benavent, Francisco María (2000). Cine español de los 90. Diccionario de películas, directores y temático. Bilbao: Ediciones Mensajero. p. 451. ISBN 84-271-2326-4.
  7. ^ Roldán Larreta, Carlos (1999). "El cine de Euskadi en los noventa" (PDF). Sancho el Sabio. 10. Vitoria-Gasteiz: Fundación Sancho el Sabio: 93. ISSN 1131-5350.