When looking at Pedro Almodóvar’s filmography, it becomes evident that women are everywhere; in fact, his work revolves around them. His divas are the best to create a real portrait of Almodóvar and evoke the emotional power of his films. These women are the ideal observers of a cinematic career that, from La Mancha to Hollywood, has changed the image of Spain in the world.
Acting
Carmen Maura's presence alone justifies the entire runtime.
Direction
Sergio G. Mondelo lets the divas speak without interfering.
Director
Sergio G. Mondelo
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'Movida madrileña' movement transformed post-Franco Spain through punk, drugs, and gender-bending nightlife — Almodóvar's women were its celluloid prophets.
Adriana Ugarte's participation is particularly poignant given she would star in 'Julieta' (2016), Almodóvar's most explicitly mother-daughter film, released the same year.
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