''Passages'' ( es, Pasajes, links=no) is a 1996 Spanish crime thriller film written and directed by

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which stars

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Plot

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petty criminal and gang member Gabi tries to woo older Carmina into becoming her lover and crime partner.

Cast

Production

The film is an

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(

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) production. Shooting locations included Pasaia and

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Release

The film premiered at the Directors' Fortnight parallel section of the Cannes International Film Festival. It was released theatrically in Spain on 22 November 1996.

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