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Parallel Mothers

Parallel Mothers

The story of two women who give birth on the same day.

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After ‘Parallel Mothers,’ Penélope Cruz Wants to Make a Musical Next With Pedro Almodóvar

After ‘Parallel Mothers,’ Penélope Cruz Wants to Make a Musical Next With Pedro Almodóvar

Penélope Cruz first met Pedro Almodóvar when she was cast in his 1997 film, “Live Flesh.” Almodóvar had originally wanted her to star in “Kika,” but Cruz was too young for t…
‘Parallel Mothers’: Why It Took Over 40 Years for Pedro Almodovar to Confront Spain’s Darkest Chapter

‘Parallel Mothers’: Why It Took Over 40 Years for Pedro Almodovar to Confront Spain’s Darkest Chapter

For years, Almodovar’s films pretended the Franco years never happened. Now, he’s on a mission to confront the past.
Pedro Almodóvar’s ‘Parallel Mothers’ Brings Lido To Its Feet With Nine-Minute Standing Ovation – Venice

Pedro Almodóvar’s ‘Parallel Mothers’ Brings Lido To Its Feet With Nine-Minute Standing Ovation – Venice

Pedro Almodóvar’s Parallel Mothers had Venice Film Festival attendees on their feet in the Sala Grande this evening, giving the opening night world premiere a nine-minute standing ovation. The movi…
Instagram Frees the Nipple, Reverses Ban on Almodóvar’s ‘Parallel Mothers’ Poster

Instagram Frees the Nipple, Reverses Ban on Almodóvar’s ‘Parallel Mothers’ Poster

Instagram has apologized and reversed its ban of Pedro Almodóvar’s poster for his forthcoming film, "Parallel Mothers."
‘Parallel Mothers’ First Footage: Pedro Almodóvar Directs Penélope Cruz in a Swoon-Worthy Mommy Drama

‘Parallel Mothers’ First Footage: Pedro Almodóvar Directs Penélope Cruz in a Swoon-Worthy Mommy Drama

Exclusive: Feast on a gorgeous first teaser for Almodóvar’s latest film before its Venice Film Festival premiere.
Venice Film Festival To Open With Pedro Almodovar’s ‘Madres Paralelas’ Starring Penélope Cruz

Venice Film Festival To Open With Pedro Almodovar’s ‘Madres Paralelas’ Starring Penélope Cruz

The 78th Venice Film Festival has its opening film – Pedro Almodovar’s Madres Paralelas, starring Penelope Cruz. Film will play in Competition and will open the fest on September 1. It also s…
Penelope Cruz to Star in Pedro Almodóvar’s Upcoming Feature ‘Madres paralelas,’ Filming in March

Penelope Cruz to Star in Pedro Almodóvar’s Upcoming Feature ‘Madres paralelas,’ Filming in March

Penelope Cruz and Pedro Almodóvar will team once again on the Oscar-winning director’s upcoming feature “Madres paralelas,” (Parallel Mothers), as teased when the project was announced in June. Cru…