Broken EmbracesOverview and Synopsis

  • Broken Embraces
  • Opened November 20, 2009 | Runtime:2 hr. 8 min.
  • R
    sexual content, language and some drug material
  • The story of Mateo, Lena, Judit and Ernesto Martel is a story of “amour fou”, dominated by fatality, jealously, the abuse of power, treachery and a guilt complex. A moving and terrible story, the most expressive image of which is the photo of two Read More
  • Cast: Penélope Cruz, Blanca Portillo, Lluís Homar, José Luis Gómez, Ruben Ochandiano
  • Director: Pedro Almodóvar
  • Genres: Comedy Drama, Melodrama, Post-Noir (Modern Noir)

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  • Penelope Cruz as Lena/Pina in "Broken Embraces."
  • Carmen Machi as Chon and Penelope Cruz as Lena/Pina in "Broken Embraces."
  • Blanca Portillo as Judit, Lluis Homar as Harry and Tamar Novas as Diego in "Broken Embraces."

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  • Penelope Cruz at the New York premiere of "Broken Embraces."
  • Penelope Cruz at the New York premiere of "Broken Embraces."
  • Pedro Almodovar at the New York premiere of "Broken Embraces."

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  • Almodovar again
    by hectorarmand

    Just another beautifull artwork from this exelent director. It's not that intence like "talk to her" or "la mala educación" but remember that still being Almodovar. I totaly recomend this movie...Read More

  • love it!!!!!
    by jdjttramda

    penelope cruz is brilliant, terrific and espectcular.... love it!!!!!!...Read More

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  • "While it doesn't pack the emotional heft of director Pedro Almodvar's most moving films, such as Volver, it is stylish and arresting, with powerful performances and a compelling, if at times contrived, story." USA Today

    - Claudia Puig

  • "...pic is an exquisite treat..." Variety

    - Jonathan Holland

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