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Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Pedro Almodovar's bizarre comedy continues the season of great films celebrating years of cinema, starring Carmen Maura, Antonio Banderas.

Pepa's life is shattered when her faithless lover Ivan leaves her. While she hovers between suicide and revenge, a close friend, Candela, bursts in, on the run from the police.
(In Spanish with English subtitles)
(1988)

Contributors

Director:
Pedro Almodovar
Pepa:
Carmen Maura
Carlos:
Antonio Banderas
Ivan:
Fernando Guillen
Lucia:
Julieta Serrano
Candela:
Maria Barranco
Martsa:
Rossy De Palma
Paulina:
Kiti Manver
Source: Radio Times

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