Cast : Penelope Cruz, Rossy De Palma

Language : Spanish

Script Writer: Pedro Almodovar

Synopsis of Parallel Mothers:

The story of two mothers who give birth the same day.

Pedro Almodovar ; the Oscar Winning Director

Spanish filmmaker known for colourful melodramatic films that often feature sexual themes.

 His films are marked by his employment of certain actors and creative personnel with complex narratives, melodrama, pop culture, popular songs, irreverent humour, strong colours, and glossy décor. Desire, passion, family, and identity are among Almodóvar’s most prevalent themes in his films.

His subsequent two films, All About My Mother (1999) and Talk to Her (2002), earned him an Academy Award each, for Best Foreign Film and Best Original Screenplayrespectively. Acclaimed as one of the most internationally successful Spanish filmmakers, Almodóvar and his films have gained worldwide interest and developed a cult following.

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