Question 1

Which actresses turned down the role of Cristal in the film?

Accepted Answer

Victoria Abril, Ángela Molina, and Marta Fernández Muro all turned down the role of Cristal for various reasons, including not wanting to play another prostitute and stage commitments.

Question 2

What is the central conflict in 'What Have I Done to Deserve This?'

Accepted Answer

A henpecked housewife struggles through a meager existence while dealing with her ungrateful husband, delinquent sons, headstrong mother-in-law, and sex worker neighbor.

Question 3

Which international film festivals has this movie been featured in?

Accepted Answer

It was shown at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in 1999, São Paulo International Film Festival in 2006, and IndieLisboa International Independent Film Festival in 2025.

Question 4

Who plays the main character Gloria in the film?

Accepted Answer

Carmen Maura portrays the character Gloria in 'What Have I Done to Deserve This?'

Question 5

Which two actresses declined the role of Gloria before it was cast?

Accepted Answer

Esperanza Roy and Concha Velasco both turned down the role of Gloria in the film.

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