Broken Embraces Page #6

Synopsis: Passion, obsession, wealth, jealousy, family, guilt, and creativity. In Madrid, Harry Caine is a blind screenwriter, assisted by Judit and her son Diego. The past comes rushing in when Harry learns of the death of Ernesto Martel, a wealthy businessman, and Ernesto's son pays Harry a visit. In a series of flashbacks to the 1990s, we see Harry, who was then Mateo Blanco, a director; he falls in love with Ernesto's mistress, Lena, and casts her in a film, which Ernesto finances. Ernesto is jealous and obsessive, sending his son to film the making of the movie, to follow Lena and Mateo, and to give him the daily footage. Judit doesn't like Lena. It's a collision course.
Director(s): Pedro Almodóvar
Production: Sony Pictures Classics
  Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 9 wins & 41 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.2
Metacritic:
76
Rotten Tomatoes:
81%
R
Year:
2009
127 min
$4,900,000
Website
232 Views


if it's true, and if you think it can be fixed.

And how am I going to know?

I'm not asking you to f*** him...

Well, thank you.

But you notice about that sort of

things with the beautiful girls

Look, call him, but don't

count on me for that.

(Off)

"This is shameful, Ernesto!"

"I'm not recriminating that we've divorced,

but that you are living with a man."

"What are your sons going to think!"

That his dad is gay and that he has

very good taste, and a lot of luck.

If they love me and you don't put them against me,

they will accept it.

(Off) "You should have told me that

before we got married!"

If only you hadn't been so obsessed

with my father's money

you would have noticed on your own

(phone)

(Off) "What do you mean?"

I'll leave you, I have another call.

I hope is not your other ex-wife.

I hope not!

Don't ever marry, Mario.

No, as of now, it doesn't fit on my plans.

(Off) Hello?

It's Judit Garca.

Ah, hi, Judit.

Did you get the money?

I don't want it! I've just resent it to you.

Er-nes-to!

Wasn't your name Ray?

That's my artistic nickname.

Artistic?

What do you want?

Erase my father's name.

What's that got to do with Harry?

I wanted to see him for a long time.

And it's true that I want to film a movie

and I want him to write the script.

I've got the lead actor...

You are not a director!

You should watch my documentary,

you would change your opinion.

Ernesto, forget about us!

Don't be afraid of me.

I'm not my father.

Don't get close to Harry. If you appear 'round

his house again, I'll denounce you for harassment!

I don't fancy at all having to go searching for

location shoots outside Madrid,

but the Americans are paying us a lot

and we need the money.

Go relaxed.

Don't worry about me.

Give me Tonino Guerra's book. I worry about

Harry, too. Take care of him whilst I'm away.

I've got other things to do, mum.

I can't be all day long taking care of him.

It's only two weeks!

Harry can manage perfectly on his own.

I'm worried about Ernesto JR.

I'd like you to be around, to see if he comes

or phones, and that you tell me immediately.

Why are you so worried?

He's crazy.

I don't trust him.

Why?

It's a long story.

Do a resume!

Diego, please, it's not the time.

It's never the time with you!

If you are so concerned about taking care of Harry,

I'll quit my job and stay in Madrid!

Or I could hire someone.

No, mum, I'm not annoyed about going with Harry

but I'm fed up with so many secrets!

When's your mother coming back?

I didn't get it quite clear,

in around 10 days, I think...

What are you looking at?

A billboard that says "Give blood".

Do you want to give blood?

No, no... I just thought that "Dona" (give, in spanish)

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Pedro Almodóvar

Pedro Almodóvar Caballero is a Spanish film director, screenwriter, producer and former actor. He came to prominence as a director and screenwriter during La Movida Madrileña, a cultural renaissance ... more…

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