Parallel Mothers(15)
10th Jan 2023Pedro Almodovar - 2021 123 mins
Spain
Language Spanish
Two single women, Janis and Ana become unexpectedly pregnant. Janis is middle aged and exultant, while Ana is an adolescent, scared, repentant and traumatised. While sharing a hospital ward Janis tries to reassure and encourage Ana about her pregnancy.
Score: 95%
Some members' comments:
Stunning visuals. The narrative was immersing and engrossing. all the expected Almodóvar characteristics in this film but probably at his best in this one. Wonderfully Spanish interiors and townscapes. At one stage Penelope Cruz says “I’m not presentableâ€. That can never be true! She even gives us a cookery lesson with more panache than Nigella Lawson. Always interesting stories and beautiful filming with Almodóvar. More restful and less angst than usual. Wow! Speechless Excellent. Very interesting. Good photography and acting, but why two stories entangled? Harrowing but excellent. Right from the start something terrible was bound to happen! Excellent. Very strong story line and vehicle for important story Vivid and moving tale.