title: Passages (1996 film)
text: # Passages (1996 film)
  
  Passages (Spanish: Pasajes) is a 1996 Spanish crime thriller film directed by Daniel Calparsoro which stars Najwa Nimri.
  
  ## Plot
  
  Lesbian petty criminal and gang member Gabi tries to woo older Carmina into becoming her lover and crime partner.
  
  ## Cast
  
  * Najwa Nimri as Gabi
  * Charo López as Carmina
  * Alfredo Villa as Manu
  * Ion Gabella [es] as Butano
  * Carla Calparsoro as Gema
  * Kandido Uranga [eu] as Pelos
  * Arsenio Luna as Topo
  * Aldo Sambrell as Madina
  
  ## Production
  
  The film is an El Deseo (Agustín Almodóvar) production. Shooting locations included Pasaia and Errenteria.
  
  ## 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.
  
  