3.9

71 reviews

Law of Desire

Pedro Almodóvar19871h 42mDrama, Comedy, Thriller

Written by Cinobo

In one of Almodóvar’s early triumphs, a dark erotic triangle becomes entangled in games of violence and obsession, spiraling toward a tempestuous finale. The film that shattered the boundaries of Spanish cinema in the 1980s.

Synopsis

After an uncertain breakup with Juan, successful porn filmmaker Pablo meets Antonio and embarks on a brief sexual relationship with him. When Juan decides to write to Pablo, Antonio inserts himself into their correspondence, having developed a violent obsession. Pablo is terrified by this turn of events, yet simultaneously enters a new phase of creative inspiration while working on a play about his trans sister.

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Also known as: La Ley del Deseo

Festival screenings: Berlin IFF
Language: Spanish
Country: Spain
Subtitles: Greek
Age rating: 18+

Berlin Film Festival

Teddy Award for Best Feature Film

1987

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3.9

71 reviews

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