Broken Embraces 2009
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56 Reviews
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SplatHarry Caine, a blind writer, reaches this moment in time when he has to heal his wounds from 14 years back. He was then still known by his real name, Mateo Blanco, and directing his last movie.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Lena
as Mateo Blanco / Harry Caine
as Judit García
as Ernesto Martel
as Ray X
as Diego
as Lena's Mother
as Concierge
as Madame Mylene
as Lip Reader
Director:
Writer:
Pedro Almodóvar
Stars:
Penélope Cruz, Lluís Homar, Blanca Portillo, José Luis Gómez, Rubén Ochandiano, Tamar Novas, Ángela Molina, Chus Lampreave, Kiti Mánver, Lola Dueñas,
Genres:
Drama,Romance,Thriller
Release Date:
2009 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
127 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Broken Embraces
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Lena
as Mateo Blanco / Harry Caine
as Judit García
as Ernesto Martel
as Ray X
as Diego
as Lena's Mother
as Concierge
as Madame Mylene
as Lip Reader
as Edurne
as Chon
as Model
as Julieta
as Álex
as Lena's Father
as
as Maribel
as
as Dr. Blasco
as Ray X's Boyfriend
as
as Luis
as
as Montador de Avid
as Camello
as Gardener
as Production Assistant
as Cinearte Receptionist (uncredited)
as Man Walking the Dog and Greeting Lena's Mother (uncredited)
as Assistant Director (uncredited)
as Vecino Enrollado Bar (uncredited)
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