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Overview
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Director:
Writer:
Pedro Almodóvar (writer)
Release Date:
16 April 1999 (Spain)
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Tagline:
Part of every woman is a mother/actress/saint/sinner. And part of every man is a woman. (English trailer)
Plot:
Young Esteban want to become a writer and also to discover the identity of his father, carefully concealed by the mother Manuela. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
Won Oscar.
Another 47 wins
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31 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(28 articles)
Screen Queens: Hollywood Does AIDS
(From FilmExperience. 21 November 2009, 6:49 PM, PST)
Breaking Down Pedro Almodóvar
(From IFC. 19 November 2009, 9:08 AM, PST)
(From FilmExperience. 21 November 2009, 6:49 PM, PST)
Breaking Down Pedro Almodóvar
(From IFC. 19 November 2009, 9:08 AM, PST)
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Superb Acting make for Absorbing Drama
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Cecilia Roth | ... | Manuela | |
| Marisa Paredes | ... | Huma Rojo | |
| Candela Peña | ... | Nina | |
| Antonia San Juan | ... | Agrado | |
| Penélope Cruz | ... | Hermana Rosa | |
| Rosa Maria Sardà | ... | Madre de Rosa (as Rosa María Sardá) | |
| Fernando Fernán Gómez | ... | Padre de Rosa | |
| Toni Cantó | ... | Lola | |
| Eloy Azorín | ... | Esteban | |
| Carlos Lozano | ... | Mario | |
| Fernando Guillén | ... | Doctor en 'Un tranvía llamado Deseo' | |
| Manuel Morón | ... | Doctor 1 | |
| José Luis Torrijo | ... | Doctor 2 | |
| Juan José Otegui | ... | Ginecólogo | |
| Carmen Balagué |
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MPAA:
Rated R for sexuality including strong sexual dialogue, language and some drug content.
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Runtime:
101 min
Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
Italy:T |
Spain:18 |
Canada:14+ (Ontario - 2006) |
Iceland:12 |
Singapore:M18 (re-rating) |
Argentina:16 |
Australia:M |
Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia) |
Canada:AA (Ontario) |
Canada:G (Québec) |
Chile:18 |
Finland:K-12 |
France:U |
Germany:12 |
Hong Kong:IIB |
Netherlands:12 (DVD rating) |
Netherlands:16 (original rating) |
New Zealand:R16 |
Peru:18 |
Portugal:M/16 |
Singapore:R(A) |
South Korea:18 |
Sweden:11 |
Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) |
UK:15 |
USA:R
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Manuela Coleman is a character from Pedro Almodóvar's earlier film, La flor de mi secreto (1995).
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Soundtrack:
Coral para mi pequeño y lejano pueblo
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As this was my first Almodovar movie I didn't quite expect that much,was I ever going to be surprised.Almodovar is widely seen as the greatest Spanish cineast since Luis Bunuel,which I really like,and I must say that I concur with that.The resemblances between the two directors are also there,both use intense drama and comedy in one scene to great effect and both attack the church in a big way.
TODO SOBRE MI MADRE is simply one of the best drama's I've ever seen because of it's superb acting and difficult but inventive storyline.The characters are also very well worked out. Leading lady Cecilia Roth is sensational as the mourning mother and the rest of the cast isn't any worse.The supporting roles by Penelope Cruz,Marise Paredes and especially Antonia San Juan are great.San Juan is a real time transvestite which makes it even more realistic. Almodovar caused quite a commotion with this provocative film although it never goes over the line(at least not in my taste)but you should not be old fashioned or truly religious because then it will offend you.
The humor that is put in the film makes it an even better experience.The mixture of intense drama and comedy is perfect.Another brilliant addition is the great soundtrack.The mixture between harmonic classical pieces and jazzy compositions is magnificent.
I can't wait to see more of Almodovar's work. 9/10 (currently number 39 in my all time top 100 list)