20 Centimeters
20 Centímetros
“How big is your dream?”
Synopsis
Colloquially-told story of a few days in the life of Marieta, who's saving money for the last operation in her change from man to woman. She works as a prostitute in Madrid and longs for a legitimate job. Whenever she builds up her savings, her housemate and best friend Tomás finds ways to spend, lose, or cost her those funds. She meets Raúl, whom she likes and who likes her; the trouble is he also likes that part of her she wants removed. If that's not enough, she also has narcolepsy, and when she conks out, she dreams of musical-theater numbers in which she's the singing and dancing star. Are these dreams always going to be 20 centimeters out of reach?
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20 centímetros - Clip
Type: Clip • Published 2015-06-15
Top Cast
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Mónica Cervera
Marieta
Pablo Puyol
El reponedor
Concha Galán
Berta
Miguel O'Dogherty
Tomás
Pilar Bardem
La Candelaria
Macarena Gómez
Rebeca Menor
Rossy de Palma
La Frío
Lola Dueñas
Rebeca Mayor
Juan Sanz
Gustavo
Richard Shaw
Paulito
Najwa Nimri
La Conejo
María Lalane
Maestra
Inma Olmos
La Malfollá
La Terremoto de Alcorcón
Graziella
Pep Noguera
Superior
Cayetana Márquez
Pili La Pelos
Jesús Lena Fuster
La Chini
Fanny de Castro
Madre del Reponedor
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 27, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 22, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ramón Salazar
- Screenplay & Story
- Ramón Salazar
- Original Score
- Najwa Nimri
- Original Title
- 20 Centímetros
- Country of Origin
- France, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Estudios Picasso, Aligator Producciones, Divine Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ramón Salazar
Ramón Salazar
Najwa Nimri
Teresa Font
José María Calleja, Iker Monfort
Department Leadership Roster
Ramón Salazar
Director
Teresa Font
Editor
Ramón Salazar
Screenplay
José María Calleja
Producer
Iker Monfort
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 20 Centimeters
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What is 20 Centimeters about?
Colloquially-told story of a few days in the life of Marieta, who's saving money for the last operation in her change from man to woman. She works as a prostitute in Madrid and longs for a legitimate job. Whenever she builds up her savings, her housemate and best friend Tomás finds ways to spend, lose, or cost her those funds. She meets Raúl, whom she likes and who likes her; the trouble is he also likes that part of her she wants removed. If that's not enough, she also has narcolepsy, and when she conks out, she dreams of musical-theater numbers in which she's the singing and dancing star. Are these dreams always going to be 20 centimeters out of reach?
Who directed 20 Centimeters?
20 Centimeters was directed by Ramón Salazar.
Who stars in 20 Centimeters?
The principal cast of 20 Centimeters includes Mónica Cervera, Pablo Puyol, Concha Galán, Miguel O'Dogherty, Pilar Bardem.
When was 20 Centimeters released and how long is it?
20 Centimeters was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for 20 Centimeters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 20 Centimeters was composed by Najwa Nimri.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 20 Centimeters?
20 Centimeters holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).