Schoolgirls

Set in early 1990s Spain, this drama follows Celia, an eleven-year-old girl attending a convent school in Zaragoza. While living a sheltered life with her mother, Celia meets Brisa, a self-assured new student from Barcelona. Their friendship introduces Celia to the complexities of adolescence and encourages her to question the strict religious environment of her education. As she navigates this transition, she confronts family secrets and explores her own identity and independence.

The film was written and directed by Pilar Palomero. The cast features Andrea Fandos in the lead role as Celia, alongside Zoe Arnao as Brisa and Natalia de Molina as Adela. Other cast members include Julia Sierra, Francesca Piñón, and Leonor Bruna. Produced by companies including TVE and Aragón TV, the project had a budget of 1 million USD.

Since its release, the film has received generally positive feedback from viewers. It holds a rating of 6.4/10 on IMDb based on 2,900 votes and a rating of 6.6/10 on TMDB from 122 votes.