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Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

A comedy about someone you know.

19887.41h 28m

Overview

After being dumped by her lover, Pepa finds her life and the lives of those around her spiraling out of control in a deliciously chaotic series of events.

Directed by Pedro Almodóvar
Written by Pedro Almodóvar, Jean Cocteau
Produced by Pedro Almodóvar
Box OfficeBudget: $700KRevenue: $15.0M

Top Cast

Carmen Maura

Carmen Maura

Pepa

Antonio Banderas

Antonio Banderas

Carlos

Julieta Serrano

Julieta Serrano

Lucía

María Barranco

María Barranco

Candela

Rossy de Palma

Rossy de Palma

Marisa

Kiti Mánver

Kiti Mánver

Paulina Morales

Guillermo Montesinos

Guillermo Montesinos

Taxi Driver

Chus Lampreave

Chus Lampreave

Jehovah's Witness Goalkeeper

Eduardo Calvo

Eduardo Calvo

Lucía's Father

Loles León

Loles León

Secretary

Themes & Keywords

infidelityfriendshipairportmadrid, spainsuicide attemptpregnancyfemale friendshipslapstick comedyfemale protagonistterrorismrelationshipnervous breakdownex-wifemental healthsleeping pillliesindependent filmapartmentactressfrustration

About Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is a comedy, drama film released in 1988 exploring themes of infidelity, friendship, airport, madrid, spain, suicide attempt, pregnancy. Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, it stars Carmen Maura, Antonio Banderas, Julieta Serrano. After being dumped by her lover, Pepa finds her life and the lives of those around her spiraling out of control in a deliciously chaotic series of events.

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