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Live Flesh (1997) More at IMDbPro »Carne trémula (original title)

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Director:
Pedro Almodóvar
Writers:
Pedro Almodóvar
Jorge Guerricaechevarría
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Release Date:
16 January 1998 (USA) See more »
Genre:
Drama See more »
Tagline:
Life, love, desire...and everything in between.
Plot:
After leaving jail, Víctor is still in love with Elena, but she's married to the former cop -now basketball player- who became paralysed by a shot from Víctor's gun... Full summary » | Add synopsis »
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Awards:
Nominated for BAFTA Film Award. Another 8 wins & 9 nominations See more »
NewsDesk:
(39 articles)
Javier Bardem: is he the best ever Bond baddie?
 (From The Guardian - Film News. 30 October 2012, 3:56 AM, PDT)
Penélope Cruz: 'Twice Born is a homage to motherhood'
 (From The Guardian - Film News. 19 September 2012, 5:36 AM, PDT)
Penélope Cruz To Join Ridley Scott’s Counsel and Be One of Almodóvar’s ‘Lovers’
 (From FilmSchoolRejects. 12 June 2012, 5:00 PM, PDT)
User Reviews:
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Cast

  (in credits order) (verified as complete)

Javier Bardem ... David

Francesca Neri ... Elena
Liberto Rabal ... Víctor Plaza

Ángela Molina ... Clara (as Angela Molina)
José Sancho ... Sancho (as Jose Sancho)

Penélope Cruz ... Isabel Plaza Caballero (as Penelope Cruz)
Pilar Bardem ... Doña Centro de Mesa
Álex Angulo ... Conductor del autobús (as Alex Angulo)
Mariola Fuentes ... Clementina
Yael Be ... Chica
Josep Molins ... Josep
Daniel Lanchas ... Conductor
María Rosenfeldt ... Niña (as Maria Rosenfeldt)
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Antonio Henares ... Jugador de baloncesto sobre silla de ruedas (uncredited)
Diego de Paz ... Jugador de baloncesto sobre silla de ruedas (uncredited)
Matías Prats ... (voice) (uncredited) (archive sound)
Emilio Rodríguez ... Jugador de baloncesto sobre silla de ruedas (uncredited)
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Directed by
Pedro Almodóvar  (as Pedro Almodovar)
 
Writing credits
(in alphabetical order)
Pedro Almodóvar 
Jorge Guerricaechevarría 
Ray Loriga 
Ruth Rendell  novel

Produced by
Agustín Almodóvar .... executive producer (as Agustin Almodovar)
 
Original Music by
Alberto Iglesias 
 
Cinematography by
Affonso Beato 
 
Film Editing by
José Salcedo 
 
Casting by
Katrina Bayonas 
 
Production Design by
Antxón Gómez (uncredited)
 
Art Direction by
Antxón Gómez  (as Antxon Gomez)
 
Set Decoration by
Felipe de Paco (settings)
 
Costume Design by
José María De Cossío  (as José Mª De Cossio)
 
Makeup Department
Antoñita viuda de Ruiz .... wigs (as Viuda de Ruiz)
Fermín Galán .... hair stylist (as Fermin Galan)
Juan Pedro Hernández .... makeup artist (as Juan Pedro Hernandez)
Patricia Rodríguez .... makeup assistant (as Patricia Rodriguez)
 
Production Management
Belén Bernuy .... unit production manager
Esther García .... production manager
Aude Girard .... production supervisor: France
Toni Novella .... assistant production manager
Pilar Pérez .... assistant production manager
Alejandro Vázquez .... production manager (as Alejandro Vazquez)
 
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Álvaro de Armiñán .... second assistant director (as Alvaro de Armiñan)
Covadonga R. Gamboa .... second second assistant director
Pedro Lazaga .... first assistant director
Luisfer Machi .... trainee assistant director
Ana Muñoz .... second assistant director
 
Art Department
José Altit .... props (as Jose Altit)
Gonzalo Ansó .... props
Emilio Ardura .... upholstery
Ion Arretxe .... set decoration assistant (as Ion Arreche)
Agustí Camps .... assistant set decorator
María Pilar Castellano .... set decorator trainee (as Mª Pilar Castellano)
Federico García Cambero .... setting assistant
Enrique García .... set constructor
Vázquez Hermanos .... property master
Juan Vicente Riuve .... props
Juan Ignacio Viñuales .... props
 
Sound Department
José Antonio Bermúdez .... sound mixer (as J.A. Bermudez)
Pablo Bueno .... sound trainee
Luis Castro .... sound effects
Sergio Corral .... sound trainee
María del Mar González .... boom operator (as Mª del Mar Gonzalez)
Antonio Illán .... sound recordist
Bernardo Menz .... sound
 
Special Effects by
Antonio Molina .... special effects (as Molina)
 
Visual Effects by
Jorge Calvo .... digital artist: title sequence
Pablo Núñez .... opticals
 
Camera and Electrical Department
Alberto Arnal .... electrician
Águeda Balogh .... camera trainee
Enrique Bello .... chief electrician
Fernando Beltrán .... electrician (as Fernando Beltran)
Joan Benet .... assistant camera
Francesc Brualla .... gaffer
David Carretero .... second assistant camera
Rafael Castro .... electrician
Ignacio Charrabe .... camera trainee
Jacobo Escamilla .... video technician
Ángel Gómez .... electrician (as Angel Gomez)
Luis Hidalgo .... electrician
Julio Madurga .... camera operator
Joaquín Manchado .... Steadicam operator (as Joaquin Manchado)
Joaquín Manchado .... camera operator (as Joaquin Manchado)
Daniel Martínez .... still photographer (as Daniel Martinez)
Eugenio Martínez .... electrician (as Eugenio Martinez)
Carlos Miguel .... key grip
Enrique Pérez .... electrician (as Enrique Perez)
Juan Ramos .... Steadicam assistant (uncredited)
 
Casting Department
Natalia Luxic .... casting assistant
Isabel Martínez .... casting assistant
 
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Humberto Cornejo .... wardrobe (as Cornejo)
Eva Salas .... wardrobe
Alejandro Van Rooy .... assistant costume designer
 
Editorial Department
Felisa Catalinas .... negative cutter
Manolo Laguna .... assistant editor
Ximo Michavila .... telecine colorist
Rosa Ortiz .... assistant editor
 
Music Department
Alfredo Anaya .... musician: percussion
Cayetana Castaño .... musician: english horn and oboe
Liliam María Castillo .... musician: piano
Susana Cermeño .... musician: harp
José Luis Crespo .... music mixer
Armenio de Melo .... musician: guitar
Raquel Fernández .... music engineer (as Raquel Fernandez)
Antonio García de Diego .... musician: mandolin
Tomás Garrido .... conductor (as Tomas Garrido)
Lucio Godoy .... music producer
Lucio Godoy .... musician: flute
Antonio Goig .... musician: clarinet
Alberto Iglesias .... music producer
Miguel Iniesta .... musician: mandolin
Antonio Olariaga .... music engineer
Antonio Serrano .... musician: harmonica
 
Transportation Department
Ángel Frutos .... driver (as Angel Frutos)
Juan Luis Grande .... driver
Julián Hernández .... driver (as Julian Hernandez)
Miguel Ángel López .... driver (as Miguel Angel Lopez)
Ángel Megino .... transportation (as Megino)
Carmelo Morón .... driver (as Carmelo Moron)
Agustín Ruiz .... driver (as Agustin Ruiz)
Javier Sánchez .... driver (as Javier Sanchez)
Bernardino Villanueva .... driver
 
Other crew
Alfonso Aguirre .... laboratory director
Carola Angulo .... stage manager
Emilio Ardura .... tapestry
Simona Benzakein .... press: Europe
Belén Bernuy .... stage manager (as Belen Bernuy)
Víctor Bustarviejo .... basketball trainer: Javier Bardem (as Victor Bustarviejo)
Adela Donamaría .... administration staff (as Adela Donamaria)
Sergio Díaz .... production assistant (as Sergio Diaz)
Imanol Echeverría .... stage manager (as Imanol Echeverria)
Dalila Garcia .... translator
Lola García .... assistant to director (as Lola Garcia)
Ángel García .... basketball trainer: Javier Bardem
Beatriz Gordo .... administration staff
Marisa Ibarra .... script supervisor
Juan Lara .... basketball trainer: Javier Bardem
Pablo Núñez .... title designer
Pedro Paz .... assistant to director
Francisco Javier Roa .... making-of
Michel Ruben .... assistant to producer
Ana Sanz .... administration staff
Rosa María Serrano .... administration staff (as Rosa Mª Serrano)
Paz Sufrategui .... press and promotion
Nicolás Tapia .... production assistant (as Nicolas Tapia)
Óscar Valero .... administrator (as Oscar Valero)
 
Thanks
Carlos Aguado .... acknowledgment
Juan Carlos Crespo .... acknowledgment
Antonio de Felipe .... acknowledgment
Rafael de Lorenzo .... acknowledgment
Fabián de Torres .... acknowledgment (as Fabian de Torres)
Nicolás Díaz Chico .... acknowledgment (as Nicolas Diaz Chico)
Javier Giner .... acknowledgment
Antonio Henares .... acknowledgment
Fernando Iglesias 'Tacholas' .... acknowledgment
Miguel .... acknowledgment: Manzanares residence
Miguel Navarro .... acknowledgment
Diego de Paz .... acknowledgment
Matías Prats .... acknowledgment (as Matias Prat)
Rafaela .... acknowledgment
Emilio Rodríguez .... acknowledgment (as Emilio Rodriguez)
Serafín .... acknowledgment: Manzanares residence (as Serafin)
Mariano Sánchez .... acknowledgment (as Mariano Sanchez)
 
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
"Carne trémula" - France (original title)
"Trembling Flesh" - International (English title) (literal title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong sexuality, language and some drug content
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Runtime:
103 min
Country:
France | Spain
Language:
Spanish | Italian
Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 See more »
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Certification:
Argentina:16 | Australia:MA | Canada:18A | Chile:18 | Finland:K-16 | France:U | Germany:12 | Hong Kong:III | Mexico:C | New Zealand:R18 | Peru:18 | Portugal:M/16 (Qualidade) | Singapore:R(A) | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | USA:R | Canada:16+ (Quebec) | Iceland:14 (original rating) | Iceland:16 (video rating) | Italy:T | Brazil:18
Filming Locations:
Madrid, Spain
Company:
CiBy 2000See more »

Did You Know?

Trivia:
Javier Bardem's mother Pilar plays the midwife who delivers Victor at the start of the film.See more »
Quotes:
Sancho:You're aiming at your superior!
David:No, I'm aiming at a lunatic and a drunk!
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Movie Connections:
References Blue Chips (1994)See more »
Soundtrack:
Ay mi perroSee more »

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6 out of 9 people found the following review useful.
Worth a look, 1 December 1998
Author: anonymous from Houston, TX

Something akin to a soap opera, but with much steamier scenes, Carne Trémula is an entertaining look at love, lust, and revenge. I enjoyed the way Almodovar served the story, one bit at a time, allowing for all the events to culminate in a very satisfying ending. Liberto Rabal gives a fine performance and Javier Bardem (of Jamon, Jamon and Boca a Boca), delivers yet another great acting achievement.

I saw this film both in the theater and on video. I found the movie much more effective in the theater. It's a great film to share with a large adult audience.

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