Scarlet Girls
Niñas escarlata
Synopsis
Through intimate narrations and evocative imagery, women across the Dominican Republic reflect on their experiences with forced motherhood and clandestine abortion. What does it mean to exist as a woman in a country where abortion remains criminalized without exception?
Release History & Theatrical Window
Swiss Premiere, FIFDH
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paula Cury Melo
- Screenplay & Story
- Paula Cury Melo, Claudia Galeano
- Original Score
- Alejandro Karo
- Original Title
- Niñas escarlata
- Country of Origin
- Dominican Republic, Mexico, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Cristal Cine, Disruptiva Films, Parabellum Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paula Cury Melo
Paula Cury Melo, Claudia Galeano
Alejandro Karo
Maria Fernanda Báez
Laura Basombrío, Paula Cury Melo
Paula Cury Melo, Samuel Didonato
Department Leadership Roster
Paula Cury Melo
Director
Paula Cury Melo
Producer
Maria Fernanda Báez
Director of Photography
Paula Cury Melo
Writer
Samuel Didonato
Producer
Laura Basombrío
Editor
Paula Cury Melo
Editor
Claudia Galeano
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Scarlet Girls.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scarlet Girls
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Scarlet Girls about?
Through intimate narrations and evocative imagery, women across the Dominican Republic reflect on their experiences with forced motherhood and clandestine abortion. What does it mean to exist as a woman in a country where abortion remains criminalized without exception?
Who directed Scarlet Girls?
Scarlet Girls was directed by Paula Cury Melo.
Who stars in Scarlet Girls?
The principal cast of Scarlet Girls includes Not specified.
When was Scarlet Girls released and how long is it?
Scarlet Girls was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Scarlet Girls?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Scarlet Girls was composed by Alejandro Karo.