The Widows of Thursdays


The Widows of Thursdays is a 2009 Argentine-Spanish crime drama film directed by Marcelo Piñeyro and based on the novel of the same name by Claudia Piñeiro. It stars an ensemble cast consisting of Pablo Echarri, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Juan Diego Botto, Ernesto Alterio, Ana Celentano, Juana Viale, Gabriela Toscano and Gloria Carrá.

Plot

Set in 2001 Argentina, the story focuses on a crime committed in a gated community and the secrets surrounding wealthy families who reside there.

Production

The film is a Tornasol Films, Castafiore Films, and Haddock Films coproduction. Shooting locations included the Ciudad de la Luz film studio in Alicante.

Release

The film was released theatrically in Argentina on 10 September 2009 and in Spain on 26 March 2010.