Todo sobre mi madre

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🔴 75/100
Total warning time: 11m 15s
Sex/Nudity: 🔴 80/100 (3m 55s)
  • 🔴 70/100 [00:30:15 - 00:32:20] A sex scene with partial nudity and suggestive content.
  • 🟡 60/100 [01:05:40 - 01:07:30] Discussion about sexual relationships and implications.
Drug Use: 🟡 50/100 (3m 5s)
  • 🟡 30/100 [00:45:10 - 00:46:30] Characters are shown smoking cigarettes.
  • 🔴 70/100 [01:20:15 - 01:22:00] A character is seen taking drugs in a club setting.
Violence: 🟡 60/100 (3m 5s)
  • 🔴 80/100 [00:15:30 - 00:16:45] A character is involved in a car accident with graphic aftermath.
  • 🟡 40/100 [01:30:20 - 01:32:10] Emotional and verbal confrontation between characters.
Strong Language: 🟡 65/100 (1m 10s)
  • 🔴 70/100 [00:25:50 - 00:26:10] Use of strong language by a character in distress.
  • 🔴 80/100 [01:10:30 - 01:11:20] Multiple instances of strong language in a heated argument.
Year: 1999
Certificate: R
Runtime: 101 min
Genre: Drama
IMDB: 7.8
Meta Score: 87
Votes: 89058
Gross: 8,264,530
Director: Pedro Almodóvar
Stars: Cecilia Roth, Marisa Paredes, Candela Peña, Antonia San Juan
Overview: Young Esteban wants to become a writer and also to discover the identity of his second mother, a trans woman, carefully concealed by his mother Manuela.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the main plot of 'Todo sobre mi madre' (1999)?
A: The movie follows Manuela, a single mother who loses her son in a tragic accident. In her grief, she sets out to find the boy's father, a transgender woman named Lola, and becomes entwined in the lives of a group of women, including a pregnant nun, a stage actress, and a sex worker.
Q: Who are the main actors in 'Todo sobre mi madre'?
A: The film stars Cecilia Roth as Manuela, Marisa Paredes as Huma Rojo, Candela Peña as Nina, and Antonia San Juan as Agrado.
Q: Who directed 'Todo sobre mi madre'?
A: The movie was directed by Pedro Almodóvar, a renowned Spanish filmmaker known for his vibrant storytelling and complex female characters.
Q: What themes are explored in 'Todo sobre mi madre'?
A: The film explores themes of motherhood, identity, grief, and resilience, as well as the bonds between women and the fluidity of gender roles.
Q: Did 'Todo sobre mi madre' win any awards?
A: Yes, the film won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2000, as well as numerous other accolades, including the Best Director award at the Cannes Film Festival and several Goya Awards.