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Talk to Her

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Male nurse Benigno (Javier Cámara) becomes infatuated with a complete stranger when he watches dancer Alicia (Leonor Watling) practicing from the anonymity of his apartment. After being injured in a car accident, Alicia is brought to a nearby hospital, where Benigno serendipitously happens to be her caregiver. When wounded bullfighter Lydia (Rosario Flores) is brought into the same ward, her companion, writer Marco (Darío Grandinetti), begins to bond with Benigno.
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Another masterful, compassionate work from Pedro Almodovar.

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Matthew Turner Empire Magazine 03/25/2024
4/5
A superb soundtrack, great performances and just a hint of controversy, this is Almodóvar on top form. Go to Full Review J. R. Jones Chicago Reader 01/11/2008
Almodovar uses the characters' unlikely predicaments to show how we define ourselves by narration, but his story is so overdetermined that ultimately the two men seem as constrained as their brain-dead sweethearts. Go to Full Review David Ansen Newsweek 11/01/2007
It's Almodovar's most mature and mysterious movie. Go to Full Review Wesley Lovell Cinema Sight 12/04/2022
3.5/4
Almodovar’s simple script reveals itself in complex ways, asking the audience to empathize with his characters in situations that seem unusual, but feel all too human. Go to Full Review Jane Freebury The Canberra Times (Australia) 08/18/2022
Almodovar's unique vision creates a sensual, extravagant world of its own. Go to Full Review Joanne Laurier World Socialist Web Site 03/05/2021
Almodóvar glibly, superficially and without opposition presents contemporary Spain as a series of beautiful images, largely devoid of a social context. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Leaburn O @RT35452347 08/04/2025 Saw this a few years back and found it loooing. Didn’t resonate with me. Watched on DVD. See more thiago s @Thiagostone 05/29/2025 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom. See more JP T @RT98803922 01/08/2025 “Talk to Her” is one of Almodóvar’s most remarkable works. It compels you to reflect on your own moral views. The film is stunningly crafted, with each scene artistically framed to evoke a sense of traditional painting. The music, including the score and the songs, is exceptional, with Caetano Veloso’s performance being a standout. The plot is not only engaging and intricate but also enlightening in unexpected ways. It’s truly a must-see. Don’t miss this cinematic gem! See more Alexsander F @Aelxs 12/18/2024 Surpreendente e cheio de suspense! See more Alex M @Montini 07/05/2024 One of the best movies I've ever seen. It's unfortunate that Almadovar no longer creates such compelling films. See more Kyle M @RT77296778 10/12/2023 During the first viewing, it dozes apathetically until the prompt gets truly realized and grasped as a social statement treading delicately on certain themes that convincingly deserves a second viewing with the newfound mindset. Appreciation has already been set over how it was remarkably well-made buoyed by fine performances albeit convoluting characterized connections blurred. (B) See more Read all reviews
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Pedro Almodóvar

Director

Javier Cámara

Benigno

Darío Grandinetti

Marco Zuloaga

Rosario Flores

Lydia

Leonor Watling

Alicia

Geraldine Chaplin

Katerina Bilova

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Talk to Her

Talk to Her (2002) Talk to Her (2002) Leonor Watling as Alicia. Pedro Almodóvar, the director. View more photos

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Synopsis Male nurse Benigno (Javier Cámara) becomes infatuated with a complete stranger when he watches dancer Alicia (Leonor Watling) practicing from the anonymity of his apartment. After being injured in a car accident, Alicia is brought to a nearby hospital, where Benigno serendipitously happens to be her caregiver. When wounded bullfighter Lydia (Rosario Flores) is brought into the same ward, her companion, writer Marco (Darío Grandinetti), begins to bond with Benigno.
Director
Pedro Almodóvar
Producer
Agustín Almodóvar
Screenwriter
Pedro Almodóvar
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co
Antena 3 Televisión, Via Digital, El Deseo S.A., Good Machine
Rating
R (Sexual Content|Nudity|Some Language)
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
European Spanish
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 22, 2002, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 25, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$9.3M
Runtime
1h 52m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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