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Todo sobre mi madre

a.k.a. All About My Mother

1999 · 101 min · Directed by Pedro Almodóvar

A single mother in Madrid sees her only son die on his birthday as he runs to seek an actress' autograph. Beside herself with grief, she returns to Barcelona to tell the boy's father about the death of the son he never knew he had.

9.5%

19:1

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A strong story, almost too strange too be real and some great directing. Almodovar uses a beautiful style and is exceptional when it comes to directing actors.

Almodovar at his best!

To get the full effect make sure to watch 'All About Eve' and 'A Streetcar Named Desire' first!

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