McDonald Road Library Film Club: Broken Embraces (Almodovar)

Film Details:

Synopsis:
A tragic accident leaves filmmaker Mateo Blanco blind and forces him to give up his identity as a director. He lives under the name Harry Caine, working as a writer, while haunted by his turbulent past. Through flashbacks, we uncover his passionate love affair with Lena, the mistress of a powerful businessman, and the secrets that threaten to destroy them all. The film weaves together love, betrayal, and identity, with scenes filmed in Lanzarote providing a breathtaking backdrop to the story.

Director: Pedro Almodóvar
Type: Feature-length drama
Run time: 121 minutes
Language: Spanish with English Subtitles
Year of Production: 2009
Country: Spain

Age: 18

Host or Publisher Mcdonald Road Library