FeatureAnimation

With What Shall I Wash (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 7.3

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Released in 2003, With What Shall I Wash is an animation film directed by María Trénor, running about 10 minutes.

What it’s about. An animated short film in which the images blend with humor and originality. Sixteenth-century music sung brings an emotional dimension, which makes this short with a touch of brilliant production in gay cinematography. The short film won the TEDDY AWARD for short films at the 54th International Film Festival in Berlin in 2004. Day break in the red-light district of a Spanish town. Someone who earns their living in these parts makes their way home, sits down in front of the mirror and begins to remove their make-up. As they do so, they reflect on the events of the night to the strains of a song from the Middle Ages entitled "¿Con qué la lavaré?", a lament about single women which was once sung in four-part harmony. A celluloid tribute to homosexual artistes of the late 1970s, just after Franco's dictatorship.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, With What Shall I Wash has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch With What Shall I Wash page.

If you liked it. Fans of With What Shall I Wash tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

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Where can I watch With What Shall I Wash (2003)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for With What Shall I Wash change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is With What Shall I Wash worth watching?
With What Shall I Wash holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
When was With What Shall I Wash released?
With What Shall I Wash was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.