All About My Mother

PART OF EVERY WOMAN IS A MOTHER/ACTRESS/SAINT/SINNER. AND PART OF EVERY MAN IS A WOMAN.

Following the tragic death of her teenage son, Manuela travels from Madrid to Barcelona in an attempt to contact the long-estranged father the boy never knew. She reunites with an old friend, an outspoken transgender sex worker, and befriends a troubled actress and a pregnant, HIV-positive nun.

Director: Pedro Almodóvar
Cast: Cecilia Roth , Marisa Paredes , Candela Peña , Antonia San Juan , Penélope Cruz , Rosa María Sardà , Fernando Fernán Gómez , Fernando Guillén , Toni Cantó , Carlos Lozano

Genres: Comedy , Drama

Release date: 1999-04-16

Rating: 7.6

Runtime: 101minutes

Budget: 5M

Revenue: 67M

Production Companies: El Deseo , Renn Productions , France 2 Cinéma

Reviews:

  • Luna Wall
    Boring and uninspired. I struggled to stay awake, and the characters were forgettable.
    Rating: 1.5

  • Kaisley Walsh
    A gripping story with strong performances. The ending was a bit predictable, but overall a great watch.
    Rating: 4

  • Emir McLean
    A solid, enjoyable film. The performances were good, though it didn't really break new ground.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Noa Ford
    A solid, enjoyable film. The performances were good, though it didn't really break new ground.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Noa Ford
    Visually stunning but lacked a compelling storyline. The movie was more style than substance.
    Rating: 3