The Flower of My Secret (1995)
La flor de mi secreto (original title)Reference View | Change View
- R
- 1h 43min
- Comedy, Drama
- 08 Mar 1996 (USA)
- Movie
Leo writes trashy romance novels under a pseudonym but as she struggles in her relationship with her husband, she finds her output becoming darker.
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Awards:
- 5 wins & 13 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Marisa Paredes | ... |
Leo
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| Juan Echanove | ... |
Ángel
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| Carme Elias | ... |
Betty
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| Rossy de Palma | ... |
Rosa
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| Chus Lampreave | ... |
Jacinta
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| Kiti Mánver | ... |
Manuela
(as Kiti Manver)
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| Joaquín Cortés | ... |
Antonio
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Manuela Vargas | ... |
Blanca
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| Imanol Arias | ... |
Paco
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| Gloria Muñoz | ... |
Alicia
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| Juan José Otegui | ... |
Tomás
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| Nancho Novo | ... |
Doctor B
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| Jordi Mollà | ... |
Doctor A
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Alicia Agut | ... |
Vecina A
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Marisol Muriel | ... |
Bailarina
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Teresa Ibáñez | ... |
Vecina B
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José Palau | ... |
Yonqui
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Abraham García | ... |
Camarero
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| Chavela Vargas | ... |
Self (archiveFootage)
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Daniel Cebrián | ... |
Cameraman (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Pedro Almodóvar | ||
Written by
| Pedro Almodóvar | ... | () |
| Dorothy Parker | ... | (short story "The lovely leave") (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Agustín Almodóvar | ... | executive producer |
| Esther García | ... | producer |
Music by
| Alberto Iglesias | ||
Cinematography by
| Affonso Beato | ||
| Alfredo Mayo | ||
Editing by
| José Salcedo | ||
Editorial Department
| Manuel Laguna | ... | assistant editor (as Manolo Laguna) |
| Ximo Michavila | ... | telecine colorist |
| Rosa Ortiz | ... | assistant editor |
| Chema Alba | ... | restoration supervisor (uncredited) (2016 restoration) |
| Luis Escalada | ... | digital restoration (uncredited) |
| Arrate Etxebarria Hernández | ... | digital restoration (uncredited) |
| Pablo Polo | ... | Mastering DCP (uncredited) |
Production Design by
| Esther García | ||
Art Direction by
| Wolfgang Burmann | ||
| Miguel López Pelegrín | ||
Set Decoration by
| Miguel López Pelegrín | ||
Costume Design by
| Hugo Mezcua | ||
Makeup Department
| Jorge Hernández Lobo | ... | assistant makeup artist (as Jorge Hernández) / makeup artist (as Jorge Hernández) |
| Juan Pedro Hernández | ... | makeup artist |
| Antonio Panizza | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Aude Girard | ... | production supervisor: France |
| Alejandro Vázquez | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Marta Calvo | ... | second assistant director |
| Pedro Lazaga | ... | assistant director |
| Ana Muñoz | ... | second assistant director |
| Covadonga R. Gamboa | ... | assistant director trainee |
Art Department
| José Altit | ... | set dresser |
| Emilio Ardura | ... | upholstery |
| Federico García Cambero | ... | assistant art director |
| Juan Gatti | ... | graphic designer |
| Mikel Izaguirre | ... | set dresser |
| Antón Laguna | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Chusa Martínez | ... | assistant property master |
| Juan Vicente Riuve | ... | set dresser |
| María Rodríguez | ... | property master |
| Juan Ignacio Viñuales | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| Aitor Berenguer | ... | boom operator |
| José Antonio Bermúdez | ... | sound mixer |
| Michael Carter | ... | assistant sound mixer (as Michael A. Carter) |
| Luis Castro | ... | sound effects |
| Anthony Cleal | ... | assistant sound mixer |
| Carlos Garrido | ... | assistant sound mixer |
| Graham V. Hartstone | ... | sound mixer |
| Antonio Illán | ... | sound recordist |
| Bernardo Menz | ... | sound |
| Fran Villarrubia | ... | copyist |
Special Effects by
| Juan Ramón Molina | ... | special effects |
Visual Effects by
| Jorge Calvo | ... | digital artist: title sequence |
| Pablo Núñez | ... | opticals |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Enrique Bello | ... | gaffer |
| Marc Beneria | ... | second assistant camera |
| Joan Benet | ... | assistant camera |
| Rafael Castro | ... | electrician |
| Ignacio Charrabe | ... | assistant camera trainee (as Nacho Charrabe) |
| Antonio Gil | ... | grip (as Toni Gil) |
| Ángel Granell | ... | electrician |
| Mónica Hernández | ... | video technician |
| Jean-Marie Leroy | ... | still photographer |
| Michael Levine | ... | camera operator |
| Carlos Miguel | ... | key grip |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Isabel Berz | ... | wardrobe |
| Ana Morales | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Rosa Paradeda | ... | wardrobe (as Rosa Paradela) |
Music Department
| Marín Casacu | ... | musician: violoncello |
| José Luis Crespo | ... | music mixer |
| Tomás Garrido | ... | conductor |
| Lucio Godoy | ... | music producer |
| Cristian Ifrim | ... | musician: viola |
| Alberto Iglesias | ... | music producer |
| Vladimir Memtanu | ... | musician: violin |
| Antonio Olariaga | ... | music recordist |
| Salvador Espasa | ... | flute (uncredited) |
| Tomás Garrido | ... | orchestra leader (uncredited) |
| Jorge Lema | ... | musician: bandoneon (uncredited) |
| Antonio Olariaga | ... | recording engineer (uncredited) |
| Enrique Pérez | ... | clarinet (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Marisa Ibarra | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Ángel Megino | ... | transportation |
Additional Crew
| Alfonso Aguirre | ... | laboratory director |
| Emilio Ardura | ... | tapestry |
| Simona Benzakein | ... | press promotion / unit publicist |
| Miguel de Casas | ... | production assistant |
| Daniel Cebrián | ... | making-of |
| Lola García | ... | production assistant |
| Juan Gatti | ... | title designer |
| Beatriz Gordo | ... | administration staff |
| Alejandro Heeren | ... | gardener |
| Luisfer Machi | ... | administration staff |
| Toni Novella | ... | production assistant |
| Iker Ortiz de Zárate | ... | administration staff |
| Diego Pajuelo | ... | administration staff |
| Pedro Paz | ... | assistant to director |
| Michel Ruben | ... | collaborator |
| Ana Sanz | ... | administration staff |
| Carmen Segovia | ... | collaborator |
| Paz Sufrategui | ... | press promotion / unit publicist |
| José María Sánchez | ... | collaborator |
| Óscar Raúl Tugores | ... | trainee production assistant |
| Óscar Valero | ... | administrator |
Thanks
| Barbie | ... | special thanks |
| Isabel Berz | ... | special thanks |
| Robert Clerguerie | ... | special thanks |
| Adolfo Domínguez | ... | special thanks |
| J. Fenestrier | ... | special thanks |
| Álvaro Fontanals | ... | special thanks |
| Carlos García Berlanga | ... | special thanks |
| Cristina Hugarte | ... | special thanks |
| Carlos Luna | ... | special thanks |
| Ingo Manzer | ... | special thanks |
| Nina Masso | ... | special thanks |
| Javier Múñoz | ... | special thanks |
| Marquesa de Portugalete | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- CiBy 2000 (1995) (France) (theatrical)
- Finnkino (1996) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Lider Films (1996) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Pathé (2019) (France) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Spentzos Films (1995) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Tamasa Distribution (2019) (France) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Atalanta Filmes (Portugal)
- Cecchi Gori Home Video (2004) (Italy) (DVD)
- Gativideo (1996) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Kinowelt Home Entertainment (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- Nordisk Film Home Entertainment (1996) (Finland) (VHS)
- Sandrew Metronome Distribution (2008) (Finland) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Classics (1996) (United States) (subtitled)
- Spentzos Film Home Video (1996) (Greece) (VHS)
- StudioCanal Home Entertainment (2016) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray) (DVD) (The Almodóvar Collection)
- Synapse Distribution (2021) (Non-US) (video) (VOD Latin America)
- The Criterion Channel (2019) (United States) (tv) (digital)
- Top Tape (Brazil) (video)
- VideoVisa (1998) (Mexico) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Blue Efficience (anti-piracy)
- Ermenegildo Zegna (costumes)
- Max Mara (costumes)
- Molinare (titles)
- Paul Smith (thanks)
- Peris Hermanos (wardrobe)
- Sofa Digital Media (aggregator)
- Story Film-Pablo Núñez (titles)
- Viuda de Ruiz (wigs)
- Vázquez Hermanos (props)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Leo Macias writes sentimental novels with great success but hidden under a pseudonym, Amanda Gris. She is unhappy with her professional life and with her husband, a soldier working in Brussels and Bosnia that is never at home. She will try anything to change her life.
Written by Miguel A. Andrade |
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| Taglines | Every woman has a secret... See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | During the film Leo talks about story lines for books. One of the stories is about a girl who kills her father after he tries to rape her and then along with her mother hides the body in a restaurant freezer. This is the basic plot of Volver (2006), one of Almodóvar's later films. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Dolor y vida: Un acercamiento a 'La flor de mi secreto' (1995). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Soleá See more » |
| Quotes |
Leo Macías:
Except for drinking, everything's difficult for me. See more » |