The Heiresses Apr 2026

The film highlights the "lingering privileges" of Paraguay's elite, showing a world where characters may be broke and selling furniture but still maintain a live-in maid.

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 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. The film highlights the "lingering privileges" of Paraguay's

It was Paraguay’s official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards. Film Review: ‘The Heiresses’ - Variety As their inherited wealth disappears, they are forced

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

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