description Dark Habits Overview
Dark Habits is a 1983 Spanish black comedy directed by Pedro Almodóvar. It centers on a cabaret singer seeking shelter within a convent populated by unusual nuns. The narrative examines the juxtaposition of traditional religious institutions with modern Spanish society.
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| Country | Spain |
| Year | 1983 |
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Who directed Dark Habits (Entre tinieblas)?
Dark Habits was directed by Pedro Almodóvar and released in 1983. It was one of his earliest feature films, made during Spain's post-Franco cultural movement known as La Movida Madrileña.
What is Dark Habits about?
The film follows a cabaret singer, played by Cristina Sánchez Pascual, who takes refuge in a convent after her lover dies of a drug overdose. She discovers the convent's nuns are involved in drug use, writing lurid novels, and other unconventional activities under their progressive Mother Superior.
Who stars in Dark Habits?
The film stars Cristina Sánchez Pascual as the lead, with Julieta Serrano as the Mother Superior. Serrano would later appear in several other Almodóvar films, including Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown.
Was Dark Habits controversial?
Yes, the film's irreverent depiction of nuns and religious institutions drew criticism from conservative Catholic elements in Spain. However, it was embraced by international critics and helped establish Almodóvar's reputation for transgressive, provocative cinema.
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