# All About My Mother (1999)

> After a devastating loss, a compassionate mother returns to Barcelona and builds an improvised family among theater people, sex workers, and women in crisis.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/70

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Pedro Almodóvar
- Cast: Cecilia Roth, Marisa Paredes, Candela Peña, Antonia San Juan, Penélope Cruz, Rosa María Sardà, Fernando Fernán Gómez, Fernando Guillén
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0185125/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, witty, sincere, reflective evening, arthouse movie night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of motherhood and identity unfolds in the vibrant streets of Barcelona.

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