All About my Mother
- Pedro Almodóvar
- 1999
- 1h 41m
- Spain, France
One of the greatest moments in the Spanish master's filmography, this colourful, exuberant, totally idiosyncratic melodrama is a must-see for all lovers of the Almodovar universe and for all those who believe in beauty and friendship.
Synopsis
A single mother watches her only son die on the day of his 17th birthday in an attempt to get an autograph from an actress. Because of the painful loss, the woman decides to track down the child's father, a choice that paves the way for an existential odyssey she could never have imagined.
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Also known as
Todo Sobre mi Madre | Όλα για τη Μητέρα μου
Best International Film
Oscars
2000
Best Director
Cannes Film Festival
1999
FIPRESCI Prize
San Sebastian Film Festival
1999
Best European Film
European Film Awards
2000
Best Director
BAFTA
2000