All About My Mother is a GREAT film that I recently checked out at the one theater that brings some foreign fare occasionally to town. I Wouldn't be surprised to see Cecelia Roth get Oscar nomination for lead actress, as she plays a very strong ideal mother in this film.
In Spanish w/ English subtitles, it's a very engaging film that contains a typically most interesting collection of Amoldovar characters-- trans-sexual prostitutes, a grand dame theater matron, an actress who's a junkie, and a fallen nun. It's a very emotional work as well--if you've lost a close friend or relative, you may want to wait a while before seeing this. I definitely rank this in my top ten list of 1999.
All About My Mother is not for the kids. I'm sure it won't be playing in smaller cities either, and don't look for it at the multiplex. It's unfortunate that more Americans don't take to movies with subtitles. Seeing this film will convert a few "non readers" to check out foreign language fare.
In Spanish w/ English subtitles, it's a very engaging film that contains a typically most interesting collection of Amoldovar characters-- trans-sexual prostitutes, a grand dame theater matron, an actress who's a junkie, and a fallen nun. It's a very emotional work as well--if you've lost a close friend or relative, you may want to wait a while before seeing this. I definitely rank this in my top ten list of 1999.
All About My Mother is not for the kids. I'm sure it won't be playing in smaller cities either, and don't look for it at the multiplex. It's unfortunate that more Americans don't take to movies with subtitles. Seeing this film will convert a few "non readers" to check out foreign language fare.