High Heels

High Heels

  • Pedro Almodóvar
  • 1991
  • 1h 52m
  • Romance, Comedy

A mother–daughter relationship pushed to absolute extremes. In a theatrically charged noir melodrama filled with desire, guilt, and performance, two women become suspects in the murder of the same man, as Almodóvar transforms a courtroom thriller into an emotional confession.

Synopsis

Fifteen years after leaving her daughter Rebeca in Madrid to pursue her career, an aging actress returns to the city only to discover that Rebeca has married one of her former lovers. Matters grow more complicated when both women become suspects in the murder of the same man.

High Heels
Details
Director
Pedro Almodóvar
Cast
Victoria Abril
,
Marisa Paredes
,
Miguel Bosé
,
Anna Lizaran
,
Mayrata O'Wisiedo
,
Javier Bardem
Language
Spanish
Also known as
Tacones Lejanos | Ψηλά Τακούνια
Country
Spain
,
France
Subtitles
Greek
Age rating
18+

Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film

Golden Globes

1992