Live Flesh
Life, love, desire... and everything in between.
Overview
When Victor attempts to seduce Elena, all he gets for his trouble is a one-way, six-year ticket to prison, where he concentrates on strengthening his mind, his body... and his desire for vengeance on the man who put him there. After his release and still madly in love with her, Victor will stop at nothing to win her over even if means revenge, for Elena has married David, the cop who sent him to prison!
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
Live Flesh is a Spanish drama directed by Pedro Almodóvar, one of Spain's most renowned filmmakers. The movie was released during a time when Spanish cinema was experiencing a significant revival post-Franco era. Live Flesh showcases Almodóvar's signature style of blending melodrama with humor and exploring societal taboos.
- Compelling and complex characters portrayed by a stellar cast, Unique narrative structure that intertwines multiple storylines, Deals with thought-provoking themes like redemption, love, and guilt, Offers a fresh perspective on the human condition
Fun Facts
- The story is loosely based on Henry Fielding's 18th-century novel 'Tom Jones'. This connection is hinted at in the movie through various references to the original work, Such as the main character's name 'Vicente Aranda', which is similar to the protagonist's name 'Tom Jones' in the novel.
- Actress Penélope Cruz made her film debut in this movie. She played the role of Ana, a young woman involved in a car accident that sets off the interconnected series of events.