All About My Mother (1999)
Todo sobre mi madre (original title)Reference View | Change View
- R
- 1h 41min
- Comedy, Drama
- 31 Mar 2000 (USA)
- Movie
A comedy-drama about a bereaved mother, and overwrought actress, her jealous lover, and a pregnant nun.
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Awards:
- Won 1 Oscar. Another 58 wins & 40 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Cecilia Roth | ... |
Manuela
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| Marisa Paredes | ... |
Huma Rojo
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| Candela Peña | ... |
Nina
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| Antonia San Juan | ... |
Agrado
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| Penélope Cruz | ... |
Hermana Rosa
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| Rosa Maria Sardà | ... |
Madre de Rosa
(as Rosa María Sardá)
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| Fernando Fernán Gómez | ... |
Padre de Rosa
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| Fernando Guillén | ... |
Doctor en 'Un tranvía llamado Deseo'
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Toni Cantó | ... |
Lola
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Carlos Lozano | ... |
Mario
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| Eloy Azorín | ... |
Esteban
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| Manuel Morón | ... |
Doctor 1
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| José Luis Torrijo | ... |
Doctor 2
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| Juan José Otegui | ... |
Ginecólogo
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| Carmen Balagué |
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| Malena Gutiérrez | ... |
Malena
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Yael Barnatán | ... |
Yael
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Carme Fortuny | ... |
Carmen
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Patxi Freytez | ... |
Farmacéutico
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Juan Márquez |
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Michel Ruben | ... |
Alex
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Daniel Lanchas |
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Rosa Manaut |
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Carlos García Cambero | ... |
Heart Recipient
(as Carlos G. Cambero)
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| Agustín Almodóvar | ... |
Taxista
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Paz Sufrategui | ... |
Heart Recipient's Wife
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Lola García |
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Esther García |
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Inma Subirà | ... |
(as Inmaculada Subira)
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| Cayetana Guillén Cuervo | ... |
Mamen (uncredited)
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Alexia Pardo | ... |
Agrado's friend (uncredited)
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Lluís Pasqual | ... |
Director (uncredited)
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Dolors Pozzan | ... |
Verónica Forqué Double (uncredited)
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| Fito Páez | ... |
Espectador (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Pedro Almodóvar | ||
Written by
| Pedro Almodóvar | ... | () |
Produced by
| Agustín Almodóvar | ... | executive producer |
| Claude Berri | ... | co-producer |
| Michel Ruben | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Alberto Iglesias | ||
Cinematography by
| Affonso Beato | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| José Salcedo | ||
Editorial Department
| Felisa Catalinas | ... | negative cutter |
| Manuel Laguna | ... | assistant editor (as Manolo Laguna) |
| Rosa Ortiz | ... | assistant editor |
| Roberto Serrano | ... | promo editor / trailer |
| Chema Alba | ... | restoration supervisor (uncredited) (2016 restoration) |
| Luis Escalada | ... | digital restoration (uncredited) |
| Arrate Etxebarria Hernández | ... | digital restoration (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Sara Bilbatua | ... | (as Sara Bilbatúa) |
Production Design by
| Antxón Gómez | ||
Art Direction by
| Antxón Gómez | ||
Set Decoration by
| Federico García Cambero | ||
Costume Design by
| José María de Cossío | ||
| Bina Daigeler | ||
Makeup Department
| Antoñita viuda de Ruiz | ... | wigs (as Viuda de Ruiz) |
| Jorge Hernández Lobo | ... | makeup artist (as Jorge Hernández) |
| Juan Pedro Hernández | ... | makeup artist |
| Jean-Jacques Puchu | ... | key hair stylist |
Production Management
| Sergio Díaz Bermejo | ... | assistant production manager (as Sergio Díaz) |
| Esther García | ... | production manager |
| Xavi Guallar | ... | assistant production manager (as Xavier Guallar) |
| Juan de Haro | ... | assistant production manager trainee |
| Toni Novella | ... | assistant production manager |
| Carlos Pastor | ... | assistant production manager trainee |
| Tino Pont | ... | production manager |
| Borja Rodríguez Gamboa | ... | assistant production manager trainee |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Álvaro de Armiñán | ... | second assistant director |
| Ignacio Charrabe | ... | second second assistant director |
| Susana Fernández | ... | third assistant director |
| Pedro Lazaga | ... | first assistant director |
| Luisfer Machi | ... | second second assistant director (as Luis Fernando Machi) |
| Covadonga R. Gamboa | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Luis Aferré | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Marcos de Aguilar | ... | storyboard |
| José Altit | ... | props |
| Gonzalo Ansó | ... | props |
| Pedro Luis Arias | ... | laborer |
| Jesús Arroyo | ... | laborer |
| Tomás Corbacho | ... | laborer |
| Raúl Fernández | ... | laborer |
| Emilio García | ... | laborer |
| Enrique García | ... | settings |
| Vázquez Hermanos | ... | property master |
| Adelaida Huete | ... | laborer |
| Jesús Mateos | ... | property master |
| Ricardo Mengíbar | ... | property master |
| Alberto Pereira | ... | laborer |
| Juan Vicente Riuve | ... | props |
| Javier Rodríguez | ... | assistant set decorator trainee |
| Mari Carmen Rodríguez | ... | laborer |
| Juan Ignacio Viñuales | ... | props |
Sound Department
| José Antonio Bermúdez | ... | sound mixer |
| Luis Castro | ... | sound effects |
| Jaime Fernández-Cid Buscató | ... | boom operator (as Jaime Fernández) |
| Diego Garrido | ... | sound mixer |
| Miguel Rejas | ... | sound |
| David Rodríguez | ... | assistant sound editor trainee |
| Ricardo Viñas | ... | dolby sound consultant |
| Iván Mayoral | ... | adr recordist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Antonio Castillo | ... | special effects technician |
| Antonio Molina | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Antonio Lemos | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Ismael Martínez | ... | stunts |
| Ignacio Garcia J. Sanchis | ... | stunt driver |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Enrique Bello | ... | gaffer |
| Fernando Beltrán | ... | electrician |
| Rafael Castro | ... | electrician |
| José Ramón Delgado | ... | first assistant camera |
| Álvaro Gómez | ... | electrician |
| Ángel Gómez | ... | electrician |
| Luis Hidalgo | ... | electrician |
| Teresa Isasi | ... | still photographer |
| Joaquín Manchado | ... | second camera operator |
| Raúl Manchado | ... | assistant camera trainee |
| Eugenio Martínez | ... | electrician |
| José Luis Martínez | ... | electrician |
| Carlos Miguel | ... | key grip |
| Roberto Miguel | ... | second assistant camera (as Roberto de Miguel) |
| Alberto Poveda | ... | video technician |
| Aurelio Sánchez Herrera | ... | third assistant camera |
Casting Department
| Mamen Moya | ... | extras casting: agencia 2001 |
| Pilar Moya | ... | extras casting: agencia 2001 |
| Macarena Pombo | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Inma Artigas | ... | wardrobe |
| Humberto Cornejo | ... | wardrobe |
Location Management
| Carlos Machi | ... | location manager |
| Francisco Javier Prieto | ... | location manager |
| Alfonso Trancón | ... | location manager (as Alfonso Holguín) |
| Miguel Ángel Vivas | ... | location manager: Barcelona |
Music Department
| Alfredo Anaya | ... | musician |
| Paco Bastante | ... | musician |
| The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra | ... | orchestra (as The City of Prague Philharmonic) |
| José Luis Crespo | ... | score recording & mixing |
| Fernando Egozcue | ... | musician |
| Lucio Godoy | ... | music producer / musician |
| Patrick Goraguer | ... | musician |
| Alberto Iglesias | ... | musician |
| Mario Klemens | ... | conductor / director The City of Prague Philharmonic |
| Iñaki del Olmo | ... | assistant music mixer |
| Enrique Pérez | ... | musician |
| Manuel Tobar | ... | musician |
| Patxi Urtegui | ... | musician |
Script and Continuity Department
| Yuyi Beringola | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Ángel Frutos | ... | driver |
| Juan Luis Grande | ... | driver |
| Julián Hernández | ... | driver |
| Miguel Ángel López | ... | driver |
| Ángel Megino | ... | transportation |
| Carmelo Morón | ... | driver |
| Agustín Ruiz | ... | driver |
| Javier Sánchez | ... | driver |
| Bernardino Villanueva | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Alfonso Aguirre | ... | laboratory director |
| Emilio Ardura | ... | tapestry |
| Yolanda Cáceres | ... | tuning key |
| Adela Donamaría | ... | administration staff |
| Sergio Díaz Bermejo | ... | production assistant (as Sergio Díaz) |
| Lola García | ... | assistant to director |
| Miguel Ángel García | ... | production coordinator |
| Beatriz Gordo | ... | administration staff |
| Georgia Lepore | ... | voice dubbing: Penelope Cruz |
| Óscar Mariné | ... | title designer |
| Pablo Núñez | ... | opticals |
| Pedro Paz | ... | assistant to director |
| Jorge Pérez | ... | stage manager: Barcelona |
| María Rodríguez | ... | stage manager |
| Martin Samper | ... | marketing and promotion |
| Ana Sanz | ... | administration staff |
| Luis Miguel Segura | ... | store agent |
| Rosa María Serrano | ... | administration staff |
| Paz Sufrategui | ... | press attache / unit publicist |
| Nicolás Tapia | ... | production assistant |
| Amaya Valero | ... | administration staff |
| Óscar Valero | ... | administrator |
Thanks
| Aline | ... | thanks |
| Elena Benarroch | ... | thanks |
| Solán de Cabras | ... | thanks |
| Bette Davis | ... | dedicatee |
| María Díaz Laviada | ... | thanks |
| Pierre Edelman | ... | thanks |
| Cayetana Guillén Cuervo | ... | thanks |
| Gregorio Martínez | ... | thanks |
| Momi Mokuba | ... | thanks |
| Nachy | ... | thanks |
| Rodolfo Olmedo | ... | thanks |
| Lluís Pasqual | ... | thanks |
| Teresa Ramallal | ... | thanks |
| Helena Rohner | ... | thanks |
| Gena Rowlands | ... | dedicatee |
| Romy Schneider | ... | dedicatee |
| Mamen Segovia | ... | thanks |
| René Zamudio | ... | thanks (as Reni Zanundio) |
Production Companies
- El Deseo (co-production)
- Renn Productions (co-produciton)
- France 2 Cinéma (co-production)
- Vía Digital (participation)
- Canal+
Distributors
- 20th Century Fox Argentina (1999) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- 20th Century Fox (1999) (Brazil) (theatrical)
- A-Film Distribution (2000) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Arthaus Filmverleih (1999) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Atalanta Filmes (1999) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Budapest Film (2000) (Hungary) (theatrical)
- Dendy Films (2000) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Edko Films (2000) (Hong Kong) (theatrical)
- Gutek Film (1999) (Poland) (theatrical)
- Paradise Group (2000) (Russia) (theatrical)
- Pathé (1999) (France) (theatrical)
- Pathé (2019) (France) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Rosebud (1999) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Sony Pictures Classics (1999) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Tamasa Distribution (2019) (France) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Tokyo Theatres (2000) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Warner Sogefilms S.A. (1999) (Spain) (theatrical)
- A-Video Home Entertainment (2000) (Netherlands) (DVD) (VHS)
- Aquarius TV (2006) (Greece) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- Fox Life HD (2007) (Japan) (tv)
- Gaga (2000) (Japan) (as GAGA Communications)
- Gativideo (2000) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Gativideo (2000) (Argentina) (VHS)
- HBO Max (2021) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Kinowelt Home Entertainment (2000) (Germany) (DVD)
- Kinowelt Home Entertainment (2000) (Germany) (VHS)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2000) (Canada) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- The Criterion Channel (2019) (United States) (tv) (digital)
- Twin Pics (2009) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2009) (Australia) (DVD)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2010) (Australia) (tv)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2010) (Australia) (video) (VOD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Block-Korenbrot Public Relations (Publicist)
- Cinetel (lighting equipment)
- Cinégrip (grip equipment)
- Elamedia Estudios (sound stages & facilities)
- Häagen-Dazs (thanks: Ice Cream)
- John Galliano (thanks: clothes)
- L.V.T. (french subtitles: original version with subtitles)
- Molinare (post-production)
- Red Led (music mixed at)
- Red Led (music recorded at)
- Smécky Studios (music recorded at)
- Vía Digital (collaboration)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Argentine Manuela Echevarria, an organ transplant coordinator at a Madrid hospital, ran off from her husband in Barcelona eighteen years ago upon learning that she was pregnant, their son, Esteban, who she has never told about his father despite his curiosity, and her husband who didn't know about the pregnancy when she ran off. An event coinciding with Esteban, an aspiring writer, turning seventeen leads to Manuela feeling the need to return to Barcelona to look for her husband. There, she ends up further acting as the maternal figure for people in need. One is a young nun named Sister Rosa, who she meets through her old friend, a transvestite prostitute who has assumed the name Agrado in her agreeable nature. Rosa has a strained relationship with her own conservative mother, as she is consumed with caring for her ill husband, who suffers from Alzheimer's. The other is actress Huma Rojo, currently appearing as Blanche Dubois in a stage production of A Streetcar Named Desire, which has long been a touchstone for Manuela in productions of it coinciding with milestone moments in her life, this production no different. Huma is in a troubled codependent relationship with her younger "Stella Kowalski" costar Nina Cruz, a closet junkie, hence Huma's emotional need for support. By the end of her stay in Barcelona, Manuela will have another non-relative for who she will feel the need to act as a mother figure. Written by Huggo |
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| Taglines | Part of every woman is a mother/actress/saint/sinner. And part of every man is a woman. (English trailer) See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Agrado's monologue was based on a real life event. When the electronic system of an Argentinian theater failed, the director suspended the show. Actress Lola Membrives decided to give the news to the audience and make them an offer: if they'd stay, they could listen to the narration of her life. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Instinct/The Loss of Sexual Innocence/Limbo (1999). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Gorrión See more » |
| Quotes |
Agrado:
Well, as I was saying, it costs a lot to be authentic, ma'am. And one can't be stingy with these things because you are more authentic the more you resemble what you've dreamed of being. See more » |