Schoolgirls
Las niñas
Synopsis
In early 1990s Spain, eleven-year-old Celia lives with her mother and studies at a convent school in Zaragoza. When Brisa, a confident new classmate from Barcelona, arrives, Celia is drawn into a world that challenges the strict religious teachings and sheltered life she has known. Their friendship pushes her to confront hidden truths at home and the uncertainties of adolescence, leading her to explore questions of identity, independence, and belonging.
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Official Trailer (English subtitles)
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-08
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 5, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
March 1, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pilar Palomero
- Screenplay & Story
- Pilar Palomero
- Original Score
- Carlos Naya
- Original Title
- Las niñas
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $1.4M
- Production Studios
- Aragón TV, BTeam Pictures, Inicia Films, TVE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pilar Palomero
Pilar Palomero
Carlos Naya
Daniela Cajías
Sofi Escudé
Alex LaFuente, Valérie Delpierre
Department Leadership Roster
Pilar Palomero
Director
Pilar Palomero
Writer
Sofi Escudé
Editor
Alex LaFuente
Producer
Daniela Cajías
Director of Photography
Valérie Delpierre
Producer
Arantxa Ezquerro
Costume Design
Mónica Bernuy
Production Design
Carlos Naya
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Schoolgirls
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What is Schoolgirls about?
In early 1990s Spain, eleven-year-old Celia lives with her mother and studies at a convent school in Zaragoza. When Brisa, a confident new classmate from Barcelona, arrives, Celia is drawn into a world that challenges the strict religious teachings and sheltered life she has known. Their friendship pushes her to confront hidden truths at home and the uncertainties of adolescence, leading her to explore questions of identity, independence, and belonging.
Who directed Schoolgirls?
Schoolgirls was directed by Pilar Palomero.
Who stars in Schoolgirls?
The principal cast of Schoolgirls includes Andrea Fandos, Natalia de Molina, Zoé Arnao, Julia Sierra, Francesca Piñón.
When was Schoolgirls released and how long is it?
Schoolgirls was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Schoolgirls?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Schoolgirls was composed by Carlos Naya.