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20,000 Species of Bees

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2023 | 127 min | Drama

Friday Night Flickearly rating

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 7 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Lucía is an eight-year-old girl, who sometimes struggles as the world tries to catch up with the fact that she is trans. As the summer holidays pass, she explores her femininity alongside the women of her family who at the same time reflect on their own femininity.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 2 Berlin awards: Berliner Morgenpost Reader’s Jury Award:, Teddy Award: Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance. Also nominated for 1 more Berlin award. Plus 25 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $1 million worldwide on a $2 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 15K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Estibaliz Urresola Solaguren

  • Sofía OteroLucía
  • Patricia López ArnaizAne
  • Ane GabarainLourdes
  • Itziar LazkanoLita
  • Martxelo RubioGorka
  • Sara CózarLeire
  • Miguel GarcésJon
  • Unax HaydenEneko
  • Andere GarabietaNerea
  • Julene Puente NafarrateNiko