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Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988)

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
89 min.
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Synopsis
A woman's lover leaves her, and she tries to contact him to find out why he's left. She confronts his wife and son, who are as clueless as she. Meanwhile her girlfriend is afraid the police are looking for her because of her boyfriend's criminal activities...
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Comedy Drama Black Comedy Ensemble Film Cult movie
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Original title:
Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios
Running time
89 min.
Screenwriter
Pedro Almodóvar
Screenwriter
Music
Bernardo Bonezzi
Composer
Cinematography
José Luis Alcaine
Producer
Links
#29
Best Comedy movies from Spain
 #106
Best Spanish Movies of all time
Awards
1988: Nominated for Oscar: Best Foreign Language Picture
1988: Golden Globes: Nominated Best Foreign Language Film
1989: BAFTA Awards: Nominated for Best Film not in the English Language
1988: Venice: Best Screenplay
1988: Toronto Film Festival: People's Choice Award (Best Film)
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"'In Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown', Mr. Almodovar sets out to charm rather than shock. That he succeeds should not come as a surprise."
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"A love letter to cinema and post-Franco Spain (...) [It] is an ebullient comedy propelled at a manic clip, drenched in colors so rich they seem edible (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"
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