description High Heels Overview
High Heels is a French crime drama from 1991 directed by Pedro Almodóvar. The film explores familial tensions surrounding a celebrated singer and her daughter’s troubled marriage. A murder complicates the already strained relationships between these characters and those connected to them. It's relevant for viewers interested in complex character studies, particularly within genres of crime and drama.
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info High Heels Specifications
| Country | France |
| Year | 1991 |
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Who stars in Pedro Almodóvar's High Heels (1991)?
Victoria Abril stars as Rebeca, a television news anchor, and Marisa Paredes plays her mother, the celebrated singer Becky del Páramo. The cast also includes Miguel Bosé in a memorable role as a judge and drag performer.
What is the plot of High Heels (Tacones lejanos)?
The film follows the strained reunion between a famous singer and her estranged daughter, a news anchor married to a man who was once her mother's lover. When the husband is murdered, both women become suspects, intensifying the emotional and psychological tensions between them.
What is the original Spanish title of High Heels?
The original Spanish title is "Tacones lejanos," which translates literally to "Distant Heels." The film was released under this title in Spain and Spanish-speaking markets in 1991.
Is High Heels considered one of Almodóvar's major films?
High Heels was a significant commercial success in Spain and is recognized as a key work in Almodóvar's filmography, exploring his recurring themes of maternal relationships, identity, and performance. It won the César Award for Best Foreign Film in France.
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