| Description: | This Oscar-winning melodrama, one of Pedro Almodovar's most beloved films, provides a dizzying, moving exploration of the meaning of motherhood. In an instant, nurse Manuela (Cecilia Roth) loses the teenage son she raised on her own. Grief-stricken, she sets out to search for the boy's long-lost father in Barcelona, where she reawakens into a new maternal role, at the head of a surrogate family that includes a pregnant, HIV-positive nun (Penelope Cruz); an illustrious star of the stage (Marisa Paredes); and a transgender sex worker (Antonia San Juan). Beautifully performed and bursting with cinematic references, All About My Mother is a vibrant tribute to female fortitude, a one-of-a-kind family portrait, and a work of boundless compassion."All About My Mother" on Blu-ray presents Pedro Almodóvar's deeply human, visually expressive drama about grief, identity, and the strength of women. When a single mother loses her teenage son in a tragic accident, she returns to Barcelona to reconnect with figures from her past, including the boy's transgender father, an old friend who is a sex worker, and a compassionate nun. The film weaves themes of motherhood, chosen family, and self-discovery into a moving story full of tenderness, humor, and emotional intensity. This Blu-ray edition allows viewers to experience the rich color palette, dynamic compositions, and careful sound design that have made the film one of the most acclaimed works in contemporary world cinema. It is an ideal choice for collectors and cinephiles who value both powerful storytelling and high-quality home presentation.
CRRN, as the listed manufacturer, stands here as the distributor or publisher responsible for bringing this Blu-ray edition to market. While specific company details are not available, CRRN's role in this context is to ensure the physical quality of the disc, packaging, and transfer so that the artistic vision of the filmmakers is preserved as faithfully as possible for home viewing.
"All About My Mother" is written and directed by Pedro Almodóvar, one of Spain's most influential filmmakers, widely recognized for his bold visual style and complex female characters. Among his most celebrated works are "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown," "Talk to Her," "Volver," and "Pain and Glory," many of which have earned major international awards. The cast includes Penélope Cruz, who has become an international star and Academy Award winner for her performances in films such as "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" and other collaborations with Almodóvar. The film also features accomplished Spanish actors like Cecilia Roth and Marisa Paredes, both known for their intense, nuanced performances and long-standing contributions to European cinema. Together, this ensemble and creative team have helped establish "All About My Mother" as a modern classic and a cornerstone of late-20th-century film art. |  | | Actors: |
Cecilia Roth, Pen?lope Cruz, Marisa Paredes, Candela Pena, Antonia San Juan, Rosa Maria Sarda, Fernando-Fernan Gomez, Fernando Guillen, Manuel Moron, Juan Jose Otegui, Carmen Balague, Toni Canto, Carlos Lozano, Yael Barnatan, Patxi Freytez, Juan Marquez, Carlos G Cambero |
 | | Director: |
Pedro Almodovar, Pedro Almod?var |
 | | Producer: |
Agust?n Almod?var, Milton Sperling |
 | | Age rating: |
Suitable only for adults |
 | | Manufacturer No.: |
CCIN3110BR |
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