Obviously, whenever filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar releases a new feature film, it’s a time to celebrate. Over the course of his career, he really hasn’t disappointed, delivering unique, emotional experiences nearly each and every time. But even still, there seems to be a lot of excitement for “Parallel Mothers,” just based on the buzz it’s receiving before its upcoming festival debut.
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As seen in the new trailer for “Parallel Mothers,” the film continues Almodóvar’s trend of making features about mothers, as he tells the story of two disparate women who are giving birth at the same time. Over time, they develop a close bond, which complicates and changes their lives forever. Penélope Cruz, Milena Smit, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Israel Elejalde, Julieta Serrano, and Rossy de Palma star in the film.
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As mentioned, “Parallel Mothers” is written and directed by Almodóvar. The Oscar-winning filmmaker is probably best known for features such as “Talk to Her,” “The Skin I Live In,” “Volver,” and others. Most recently, he released the Oscar-nominated feature “Pain and Glory.” “Parallel Mothers” is one of the premier festival films of this year, occupying the Opening Night spot at Venice Film Festival, where it will have its world debut, and the Closing Night spot at New York Film Festival. Plus, we’re going to assume most other fall festivals will also be screening the feature.
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If you’re unable to catch it at the fall festivals, “Parallel Mothers” will be hitting theaters on December 24, courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics. You can watch the trailer below.
Here’s the synopsis:
Two women, Janis and Ana, coincide in a hospital room where they are going to give birth. Both are single and became pregnant by accident. Janis, middle-aged, doesn’t regret it, and she is exultant. The other, Ana, an adolescent, is scared, repentant, and traumatized. Janis tries to encourage her while they move like sleepwalkers along the hospital corridors. The few words they exchange in these hours will create a very close link between the two, which by chance develops and complicates, and changes their lives in a decisive way.
Update: Watch the first official clip from the Venice Film Festival.
