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Still from Volver — Volver (2006) — Pedro AlmodóvarPhotographed by José Luis Alcaine

Poster for Volver

Pedro Almodóvar

Volver

Spanish / 2006 / 2h 1m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Comedy Romance

Letterboxd: 4.10/5·211.4K ratings·39.7K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

Three generations of women deal with family secrets while surviving the east wind, fire, insanity, superstition, lies and even death.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorPedro Almodóvar

Writer

Pedro Almodóvar

CinematographerJosé Luis Alcaine

ComposerAlberto Iglesias

EditorJosé Salcedo

ProducerEsther García

Cast

Penélope Cruzas Raimunda

Carmen Mauraas Irene

Lola Dueñasas Sole

Blanca Portilloas Agustina

Yohana Coboas Paula

Chus Lampreaveas Aunt Paula

Antonio de la Torreas Paco

Carlos Blancoas Emilio

María Isabel Díaz Lagoas Regina

Neus Sanzas Inés

Leandro Riveraas Production Assistant

Pepa Aniorteas Neighbor

Yolanda Ramosas TV Presenter

Elvira Cuadrupanias Neighbor

María Alfonsa Rossoas Neighbor

Fanny de Castroas Neighbor

Eli Iranzoas Neighbor

Carlos García Camberoas Carlos

Magdalena Brottoas Neighbor

Isabel Ayúcaras Neighbor

Double Feature

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Poster for Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!

Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!1990

Both directed by Pedro Almodóvar

Volver (2006) | Criteria