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2006 Movie United States, Spain Drama, Romance, Comedy 121 min FSK 12
By: Pedro Almodóvar With: Blanca Portillo, Lola Dueñas, Antonio de la Torre, Yohana Cobo, Chus Lampreave

Raimunda, her daughter Paula and her sister Sole travel from Madrid to the windy and superstitious village of Alcanfor de las Infantas to visit the grave of their mother Irene, who died years ago in a fire with her husband. Then they visit Irene's sister Paula, an old senile aunt that raised Raimunda after the death of her parents that insists to tell them that Irene is alive and living with her; later, they go to the house of her neighbor and friend Agustina, who gives a support to Paula. They return to Madrid, and after a hard day of work, Raimunda meets her daughter completely distraught at the bus stop waiting for her. When they arrive home, Paula tells her mother that she killed her unemployed father Paco, who was completely drunk and tried to rape her. While Raimunda hides his body, Sole calls her to tell that their beloved aunt Paula has died. The next morning, Sole travels alone to the funeral, and when she returns to Madrid, she finds her mother hidden in the trunk of her car. She brings Irene to her apartment, where secrets from the past are disclosed.

Filmium rating
76%

Festival Achievements

European Film Awards 2006
Awards:
European Actress • European Cinematographer – Prix Carlo Di Palma • European Director • European Composer • People's Choice Award
Nominations:
European Screenwriter • European Film
Selections:
Feature Film Selection
Festival de Cannes 2006
Awards:
In Competition - Feature films • In Competition - Feature films
San Sebastian International Filmfestival 2006
Selections:
Made in Spain

Mood

Emotional
Humorous
Melancholic
Reflective
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Pedro Almodóvar
Carmen Maura
Yohana Cobo
Blanca Portillo
Chus Lampreave
Antonio de la Torre
Penélope Cruz
Lola Dueñas

Adaptation

Original Screenplay

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Character-Focused Storytelling
Colorful Cinematography
Naturalistic Lighting
Neorealism Influence
Symbolic Imagery
Vibrant Color Palette

Film Movements

Neorealism Influence

Narrative Structure

Interwoven Stories
Multi-Layered
Non-Linear

Pace

Balanced Tempo
Layered Storytelling
Rhythmic Transitions
Slow-Paced
Steady Pace

Runtime

Long Runtime

Soundtrack

Carlos Gardel Tango
Flamenco Music
Heartfelt Score

Style

Cinematic
Farce
Magic Realism
Melodrama
Melodramatic
Realistic

Time-Period

2000S
Contemporary

Central Conflict

Family Secrets
Murder Cover-Up
Supernatural Encounters

Characters

Ghosts
Mothers And Daughters
Women Of Different Generations

Ending

Acceptance
Family Unity
Reconciliation

Historical Context

Contemporary Spain
Post-Franco Era

Key Plot Points

Family Revelation
Mother'S Ghost
Murder Of Paco

Plot

Death And Resurrection
Family Crisis
Family Secrets
Ghosts
Self-Defense
Supernatural Elements

Setting

La Mancha Region
Madrid Suburbs
Rural And Urban Mix
Small Village

Shooting Location

Almagro
The Plain

Theme

Death And Resurrection
Family Dynamics
Family Secrets
Female Resilience
Forgiveness
Loss And Grief
Sexual Abuse

Genre

Comedy-Drama
Magical Realism
Melodrama

Audiences

Adult Audiences
Adults
Art-House Viewers
Film Enthusiasts
Spanish Cinema Enthusiasts
Women

Titles

Att återvända
Dönüs
Lahazor
Return
The Return
To Return
Voltar
Volver
Volver - Paluu
Volver - Tornare
Volver - Zurückkehren
Volver - Å Vende Tilbake
Volver: Å vende tilbake
Vraćam se
ボルベール
玩美女人
귀향

Awards

Best Actress
Best Screenplay

Festivals

Cannes Film Festival

Reception

Award-Winning
Best Actress Award
Cannes Film Festival
Critical Acclaim
Festival Success

Production Countries

Spain

Release Year

2006
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