Films of Spain

In Volver, Spanish master Pedro Almodovar pays a heartfelt tribute to his motherland La Mancha, his mother, the women who raised him, and all the women in general. Almodovar always portrays women in a positive light with much importance and significance. Volver is not an exception. However, he vilifies the male characters here. Fighting the …

“Volver” Analysis and Review: Through “Volver”, Spanish Maestro Pedro Almodovar Returns to His Roots and Portrays the Struggle, Agony, and Triumph of the Incredible Spanish Women Read More »

Pedro Almodovar’s Parallel Mothers largely focuses on his favorite subject motherhood. But, this film is not a story of a single mother, but rather a story of two mothers. Even though the title of the film suggests their parallel lives, their lives do not remain parallel but intersect and assimilate with each other. Parallel Mothers …

“Parallel Mothers” Analysis and Review: Pedro Almodovar’s “Parallel Mothers” Highlights the Struggle and Trauma of Single Mothers Read More »

Pedro Almodóvar’s deeply personal Pain and Glory is one of the finest films of 2019 as well as the last decade. This film is a vivid reflection of his life and strongly connected to his life events. The character of Salvador Mallo played by Antonio Banderas is the alter ego of Almodóvar. When the film …

“Pain and Glory” Analysis and Review: Pedro Almodóvar’s Deeply Personal “Pain and Glory” Is One of the Most Beautiful Films Ever Produced Read More »