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Almodóvar, todo sobre ellas
Almodóvar, todo sobre ellas

Almodóvar, todo sobre ellas

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Documentary

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When looking at Pedro Almodóvar’s filmography, it becomes evident that women are everywhere; in fact, his work revolves around them. His divas are the best to create a real portrait of Almodóvar and evoke the emotional power of his films. These women are the ideal observers of a cinematic career that, from La Mancha to Hollywood, has changed the image of Spain in the world.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Spanish

Runtime

51 mins

Rating

7.5/10

Release Date

11 September 2016

Country

France

Cast

Lucía Sánchez

Lucía Sánchez

Narrator (voice)

Adriana Ugarte

Adriana Ugarte

Self

Antonia San Juan

Antonia San Juan

Self

Bibiana Fernández

Bibiana Fernández

Self

Carmen Maura

Carmen Maura

Self

Emma Suárez

Emma Suárez

Self

Javier Cámara

Javier Cámara

Self

Penélope Cruz

Penélope Cruz

Self

Rossy de Palma

Rossy de Palma

Self

Victoria Abril

Victoria Abril

Self

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