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The Human Voice streaming

2020 Movie Spain Short, Drama 30 min Ages 14+

By: Pedro Almodóvar With: Tilda Swinton, Carlos García Cambero, Pablo Almodóvar, Diego Pajuelo, Miguel Almodóvar

A woman watches time passing next to the suitcases of her ex-lover (who is supposed to come pick them up, but never arrives) and a restless dog who doesn't understand that his master has abandoned him. Two living beings facing abandonment.

Filmium rating

70%

Festival Achievements

Venice International Film Festival 2020

Nominations:

out-competition

Mood

Anxious

Isolated

Melancholic

Reflective

Regretful

Cast & Crew

Pedro Almodóvar

Jean Cocteau

Carlos García Cambero

Diego Pajuelo

Miguel Almodóvar

Agustín Almodóvar

Tilda Swinton

Pablo Almodóvar

Agustin Almodovar

Adaptation

Based On Play

Jean Cocteau

Budget

Independent

Low-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Character-Driven

Close-Up

Emotional Close-Ups

Expressive

Intimate

Intimate Framing

Monologue

Theatrical

Narrative Structure

Character-Focused

Dialogue-Driven

Linear

Monologue

Single-Character Focus

Pace

Contemplative

Deliberate

Intimate

Slow

Slow-Paced

Runtime

Short Film

Under 30 Minutes

Soundtrack

Dialogue-Driven

Minimalist Score

Style

Art-House

Artistic

Cinematic

Dramatic

Short Film

Theatrical

Visual Storytelling

Time-Period

2020

Contemporary

Central Conflict

Emotional Distress

Waiting For Absent Lover

Characters

Dog

Ex-Lover

Woman Protagonist

Ending

Ambiguous

Open-Ended

Regretful

Historical Context

2020

Contemporary

Key Plot Points

Abandonment

Time Passing

Woman'S Monologue

Plot

Abandonment

Communication

Emotional Turmoil

Ex-Lover

Isolation

Personal Conflict

Woman Waiting

Setting

Confined Space

Interior

Intimate Setting

Urban Apartment

Urban Environment

Shooting Location

Interior

Urban Setting

Theme

Communication

Emotional Despair

Emotional Struggle

Isolation

Loneliness

Loss

Regret

Genre

Art Film

Drama

Short Film

Audiences

Adults

Art Film Enthusiasts

Art House

Art-House Enthusiasts

Drama Lovers

Film Enthusiasts

Film Festival Viewers

Titles

The Human Voice

Reception

Critical Acclaim

Film Festival Success

High Ratings

Metacritic 88

Positive Reviews

Rotten Tomatoes 97%

Universal Acclaim

Production Countries

Spain

Release Year

2020

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