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All About My Mother
Almodóvar's dazzling study of grief, motherhood and female solidarity, winner of an Oscar® for Best Foreign Language Film.
Director: Pedro Almodóvar
Overview
Almodóvar moves from Madrid to Barcelona for this dazzling study of grief, motherhood and female solidarity, realised with an exquisite attention to detail and emotionally compelling performances. Cecilia Roth excels as the heartbroken mother seeking to find the father of her son, embarking on an unexpected adventure as the personal assistant to a renowned stage actress struggling with her own demons.
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