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Pain and Glory

R
Movie
2019
1h 54m
Spanish
Drama
Salvador Mallo, a filmmaker in the twilight of his career, remembers his life: his mother, his lovers, the actors he worked with. The sixties in a small village in Valencia, the eighties in Madrid, the present, when he feels an immeasurable emptiness, facing his mortality, the incapability of continuing filming, the impossibility of separating creation from his own life. The need of narrating his past can be his salvation.
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7.7
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CRITIC SCORE
92

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Antonio Banderas
Salvador Mallo
Asier Etxeandia
Alberto Crespo
Leonardo Sbaraglia
Federico Delgado
Nora Navas
Mercedes
Julieta Serrano
Old Jacinta
Asier Flores
Young Salvador
Susi Snchez
Pious Woman from Paterna
Ral Arvalo
Venancio Mallo
Pedro Casablanc
Dr. A. Galindo
Eva Martn
Radiologist
Sara Sierra
Conchita
Rosala
Laundress Rosita
Marisol Muriel
Laundress Mari
Paqui Horcajo
Laundress Mercedes
Xavi Sez
Man at Cinema
Luis Calero
Father José María
Chimezie Eke
Drug Dealer
Directed By: Pedro Almodóvar
Written By: Pedro Almodóvar (Screenplay)

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2016moonlight says...
5 years ago
I'm surprised this film has such a low rating on here, i found it brilliant. It was the first time i watched an Almodovar film and I think i picked a great one to start with, because it turned me into a fan. Not only is the direction in this film brilliant, so is the writing and that's all down to him. You can tell it's auteur cinema, because there's this cohesiveness that's so satisfying and that pushes the narrative forward. It auto-references itself in a way that's surprising and moving and it tells someone's life story, set in different times, while almost making it feel like it's all happening at the same time. The past is so present and constant, there's so much intention in everything that's happening both in the flashbacks and in the present. This film feels like a spider-web but Almodovar simplifies it enough to make for a beautifully satisfying watching experience. The ending is just the cherry on top. Absolutely adored it!
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Saint Pauly says...
6 years ago
Almodovár has always made personal films, and _Dolor y Gloria_ (_Pain and Glory_) is one of his most autobiographical--sadly, not much has been going on in his life to base a movie on. The cinematography is at times stunning, but the lack of cohesive story mean _Pain and Glory_ would make a better painting than it does a film. Still, those who love Almodovár will no doubt love this film, and with good reason. Unfortunately, for those of us who love his movies, we'll have to hold our breath and make a wish that another film comes soon.
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AlfieSGD says...
4 months ago
With “Parallel Mothers," I had only seen one movie by Pedro Almodóvar so far. However, after “Pain and Glory,” I think I know what defines a relatively typical film by the director. The narrative pace is rather leisurely; the story has autobiographical elements, and his relationship with his mother plays a prominent role. In contrast to “Parallel Mothers," though, I found the story here less engaging. That being said, Antonio Banderas is really convincing in the lead role, and visually, I can't fault the movie either. Almodóvar is without question a strong filmmaker. That's why I totally understand the good reviews; it just wasn't my cup of tea in the end.
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iiWejdan says...
5 years ago
It dragged and i had to pause a few times but it was also intense, i'll probably be thinking about that ending for the next couple of days
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CinemaSerf
yesterday
This is a wonderful notional career retrospective of filmmaker "Salvador Mallo" (Antonio Banderas) who has a reached an age where he struggles with painkillers and mobility issues - and so embarks on a bit of nostalgia reliving his life. This will one day be described as a classic. Almodóvar at his More
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SWITCH.
5 years ago
If you were to tell me that ‘Pain and Glory’ was Pedro Almodóvar’s final film, I would be inclined to believe you. Rarely has the act of looking back on one's past been so vividly and honestly depicted, and so richly and emotionally satisfying. You can feel the need for this film to exist in More
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