Talk to Her
Overview
Two men share an odd friendship while they care for two women who are both in deep comas.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
As part of Spanish cinema's New Wave movement, 'Talk to Her' reflects cultural sensitivities around gender identity, sexuality, and mental health.
- Pedro Almodóvar's unique storytelling and vivid cinematography create a visually striking film.
- The movie explores complex themes of empathy, human connection, and the challenges of understanding each other.
- Exceptional acting performances by Javier Cámara, Darío Grandinetti, and Rosario Flores.
- Unconventional love stories are presented in a compelling and thought-provoking manner.
Fun Facts
- 'Talk to Her' won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2003.
- The character Benigno is named after the famous ballet dancer Carlos Alberto Benítez.
- Pedro Almodóvar has stated that the film pays homage to Italian neorealism and the works of Fellini.
Available Languages
English
US
Title: Talk to Her
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Deutsch
DE
Title: Sprich mit ihr
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Italiano
IT
Title: Parla con lei
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Français
FR
Title: Parle avec elle
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Español
ES
Title: Hable con ella
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Português
PT
Title: Fala com Ela
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Where to Watch
Cast
Crew
Reviews
Now this is…really something different like the story and Benigno. I know what he did was so so wrong but I felt bad for him. Such a heartbreaking story and I love how the friendship was formed, although I really didn’t care about the writer and matador. I just couldn’t stop watching this film when I saw it on Sundance, until the ending, like the butt shakin partner dance before the end credits. It may be the music. And of course…Paz Vega’s black and white silent film, the shrinking man who went inside her…literally!
This is a clever exposé of how men deal with their emotions. Marco and Benigno develop a close friendship almost despite themselves - and certainly not because they actually ought to. There is "love" that is unrequited, on-the-rebound and even violent all encompassed within this relatively concise story. Almodóvar hits the gold mine early with this and mines it wonderfully. There are some distinctive moral ambiguities in this film, and the Director makes no apology for that nor does he try to corral us into his (or any other) way of thinking - we have to make our own judgement as to how compassionate and/or forgiving we are at the end.
Oscar Awards
Wins
WRITING (Original Screenplay) - 2002
Pedro Almodóvar
Nominations
DIRECTING - 2002
Pedro Almodóvar