The Human Voice (2020)

A woman watches time passing next to the suitcases of her ex-lover (who is supposed to come pick them up, but never arrives) and a restless dog who doesn't understand that his master has abandoned him. Two living beings facing abandonment.

Director:

Pedro Almodóvar

Writers:

Pedro Almodóvar, Jean Cocteau (play)

Stars:

Tilda Swinton, Agustín Almodóvar, Miguel Almodóvar

Cast

Cast overview:
Tilda Swinton	...	Woman
Agustín Almodóvar
Miguel Almodóvar
Pablo Almodóvar
Diego Pajuelo
Carlos García Cambero

Storyline

A woman watches time passing next to the suitcases of her ex-lover (who is supposed to come pick them up, but never arrives) and a restless dog who doesn't understand that his master has abandoned him. Two living beings facing abandonment.

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Genres:

Short | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some drug content and nude images.

Did You Know?

Trivia

Filming started in July 2020, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. The first official photo of the set has Pedro Almodovar and Tilda Swinton wearing protective masks.

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Connections

References Neon Bull (2015)

User Reviews

Oh well, we don't find out now that Pedro

While Swintons performance is a great showcase for her range and understanding of this character - The Human Voice can feel a bit to self indulgent and overly sarcastic. Almodovars direction shines in the moments where Swinton dominates the screen but falters when trying to build a world around her that would support the feeling of the emotional turmoil she is in.

Details

Country:

Spain

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

12 March 2021 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Human Voice

Filming Locations:

Madrid, Spain

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$44,262

Company Credits

Production Co:

El Deseo

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1