Todo sobre mi madre
All About My Mother
1999
Directed by Pedro Almodovar
It's a shame that so many Pedro Almodovar movies have been cut from the List. I am really enjoying him as a director. I felt like he had a bigger vision for this film, even though it came before Volver.
Manuela is an Argentine nurse living in Madrid. She oversees donor organ transplants at a hospital, and is a single mother to Esteban, a teenaged boy who loves "A Streetcar Named Desire" a little too much. After a life changing night, Manuela travels to Barcelona where she reconnects with old friends and meets some unforgettable new faces as well.
Apologies for another vague description, but Almodovar tends to immediately throw the viewer into the action, which makes spoilers tough to avoid. I didn't enjoy this one quite as much as Volver, which I felt had more vibrant characters. But once again, Penelope Cruz left a strong impression and it was clear she has star quality.
All of the actresses involved gave great performances and it's nice to see more female-centric stories on the List.
RATING: ****-
Interesting Facts:
The movie is dedicated to Bette Davis, Gena Rowlands, and Romy Schneider.
All of the authors mentioned in the movie are famously gay writers.
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