Description: Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown(1988) Region A Criterion Blu-ray + Booklet Melding melodrama with screwball farce, this Academy Award–nominated black comedy was Pedro Almodóvar’s international breakthrough and secured his place at the vanguard of modern Spanish cinema. Continuing the auteur’s exploration of the female psyche, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown tells the story of Pepa—played by the director’s frequent collaborator Carmen Maura—who resolves to kill herself with a batch of sleeping-pill-laced gazpacho after her lover leaves her. Fortunately, she is interrupted by a deliciously chaotic series of events. The filmmaker channeled Hollywood inspiration into his own unique vision, arriving at the irreverent humor and vibrant visual sense that define his work today. With an exceptional ensemble cast that also includes Antonio Banderas and Rossy de Palma, this film shows an artist in total control of his craft. DIRECTOR-APPROVED BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 2K digital restoration, supervised by director Pedro Almodóvar and executive producer Agustín Almodóvar, with 2.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrackAlternate 5.1 surround soundtrack, presented in DTS-HD Master AudioNew interviews with Pedro Almodóvar, Agustín Almodóvar, and actor Carmen MauraNew discussion by film scholar Richard Peña of the film’s impact in Spain and abroadTrailerNew English subtitle translationPLUS: An essay by novelist and critic Elvira LindoNew cover by Malika Favre **PLEASE SEE MY OTHER LISTINGS FOR MORE DISCOUNTED CRITERION COLLECTION / JANUS CONTEMPORARIES BLU-RAYS & 4K UHD DISCS** * 5% discount for orders of 2+ Blu-rays* 10% discount for orders of 5+ Blu-rays* 15% discount for orders of 10+ Blu-rays* 20% DISCOUNT FOR ORDERS OF 20+ BLU-RAYS!! ALL PURCHASES ARE GUARANTEED AS DESCRIBED, OR YOUR MONEY BACK! PLEASE CHECK FEEDBACK FOR PEACE OF MIND ; )
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Type: Movie
Format: Blu-ray
Region Code: Blu-ray: A (Americas, Southeast Asia...)
Release Year: 2017
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Dark Humour
Movie/TV Title: Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
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