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All About My Mother
Todo sobre mi madre
1999 101 min Spain, France R 18+
★8.7
Comedy, Drama
Director: Pedro Almodóvar
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Description
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.
Budget:
$5M
US Gross:
$8.34M
Worldwide:
$67.96M
Starring
Cecilia Roth
Actor
Marisa Paredes
Actor
Candela Peña
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 2000
— Best International Feature Film
European Film Awards 1999
— Best Picture
European Film Awards 1999
— Best Actress
Goya Awards 2000
— Best Picture
Cannes Film Festival 1999
— Best Director
San Sebastián International Film Festival 1999
— FIPRESCI Prize – Best Film of the Year
Golden Globe 2000
— Best International Feature Film
Cannes Film Festival 1999
— Ecumenical Jury Prize
BAFTA 2000
— Best Original Screenplay
BAFTA 2000
— David Lean Award for Direction
Goya Awards 2000
— Best Production Design
Goya Awards 2000
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
European Film Awards 1999
— Audience Award – Best Director
BAFTA 2000
— Best International Feature Film
Goya Awards 2000
— Best Actress
Goya Awards 2000
— Best Director
Goya Awards 2000
— Best Sound
Goya Awards 2000
— Best Film Editing
Goya Awards 2000
— Best Original Score
Goya Awards 2000
— Best Debut Actress
Goya Awards 2000
— Best Supporting Actress
Goya Awards 2000
— Best Cinematography
Goya Awards 2000
— Best Production Management
Goya Awards 2000
— Best Original Screenplay
Goya Awards 2000
— Best Costume Design
César Awards 2000
— Best International Feature Film
Cannes Film Festival 1999
— Palme d'Or
Key opinion
Pedro Almodóvar's 'Todo sobre mi madre' is widely celebrated as a masterful, vibrant exploration of womanhood, grief, and empathy. While a minority of critics find the narrative overly theatrical or contrived, most audiences and reviewers praise its unique blend of tragedy and humor, anchored by exceptional performances.
| Acting | Cecilia Roth provides a grounding, emotionally resonant performance that anchors the film's complex narrative. | |
| Direction | Almodóvar’s direction successfully balances poignant themes of loss and identity with a vibrant, self-ironic, and non-judgmental tone. | |
| Cinematography | The film’s visual style, characterized by intimate photography and a rich color palette, effectively captures the life and energy of Barcelona. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is praised for its sharp, witty dialogue and authentic character depth, though some critics argue the plot relies on contrived, melodramatic twists. |