Chrysalis

2011 1h 40m ES

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6.8

SOLID

★6.8TMDB · 20

Drama

Synopsis

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Interwoven emotions and struggles of three women of different generations aiming to build the lives they desire, their own future, love and dreams. All of them lose the love of their lives and they will have to pursue their happiness and fight for their dignity in a dark and hostile word.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Maribel Verdú
Inés
Leticia Dolera
Violeta
Luisa Gavasa
Luisa
Roberto Álamo
Paco
Miguel Alcíbar
Guard
Carlos Álvarez-Nóvoa
Uncle Fernando
Álex Angulo
Doctor
José María Asín
Joaquín

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Paula Ortiz
Writers: Paula Ortiz
Languages: French, Portuguese, Spanish
Countries: Spain

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ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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2 / 7

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: French, Portuguese, Spanish.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Paula Ortiz, shot by Migue Amoedo. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Avshalom Caspi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 7

ERA

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Maribel Verdú and Leticia Dolera and Luisa Gavasa carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1423922 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 20 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Paula Ortiz directs. Migue Amoedo behind the camera. Avshalom Caspi scores. Produced in Spain. Dialogue in French, Portuguese, Spanish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 15 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 3 languages: French, Portuguese, Spanish.
3Directed by Paula Ortiz, shot by Migue Amoedo. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Avshalom Caspi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Maribel Verdú and Leticia Dolera and Luisa Gavasa carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt1423922 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 20 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.