# Pain and Glory (2019)

> An aging Spanish filmmaker’s physical pain and creative paralysis open a vivid passage into memory, desire, family, and the possibility of renewal.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/359701

## Facts

- Runtime: 114 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Pedro Almodóvar
- Cast: Antonio Banderas, Asier Etxeandia, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Nora Navas, Julieta Serrano, Penélope Cruz, César Vicente, Asier Flores
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8291806/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, intimate, wistful, quiet evening, reflective movie night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of life and art through the lens of a fading filmmaker's memories.

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