Moving from small-town Spain to the country’s capital, Volver captures the depths and warmth of female relationships. Steeped in elements of the supernatural, Almodóvar creates heartwarming tragedy underlined with his signature comedy. Distinct for winning Best Actress at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival for all its female leads, (Penélope Cruz, Carmen Maura, Lola Dueñas, Blanca Portillo, Yohana Cobo, and Chus Lampreave), Volver is a heartwarming celebration of women.

DIRECTOR: Pedro Almodóvar. WRITTEN BY: Pedro Almodóvar. CAST: Penélope Cruz, Carmen Maura, Lola Dueñas, Chus Lampreave. 2006. 121 min. Spain. Color. Scope. Spanish. 35mm. Print courtesy of the Academy Film Archive.

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