I appreciated the perspective in the film that showed how violence became almost invisible. If you have accepted its violent and distressing narrative, this aspect was, in my opinion, something that is not typically shown in films.
The film also interestingly combined the past and present in a documentary form. The film was timely, important, and hopefully just a thing of the past.
A time before Telegram and the dark web. Weddings, funerals. There isn't a place so sacred that a mafia boss wouldn't conduct his business and negotiate with other crime bosses.
The film portrays the cycle of life, from death to new beginnings. The contrast between the mafia boss's ruthlessness in his criminal activities and his tenderness while playing with a toddler.
A story about family relationships, human ethics, honor, and its flexibility. No one is pure. Everyone is prey when…
A beautiful movie. It was easier to go watch this movie with company because I knew the story would be heavy. At the same time, it was light and depicted how we are universally similar, with dreams, family relationships, depression, joy, and separations.
An important depiction of what it is like to be a woman under authoritarian oppressive power. For decades, women have not been allowed to sing in public. A shocking portrayal. And throughout the movie, I kept thinking…
Amazing set design and costumes. Multi-layered and quite crazy. Inevitably outdated, but an interesting snapshot of its time when viewed through the lens of its era.
I like Almodovar’s crazy way of depicting phenomena and his courage to tackle and show subjects to the audience.
