( .) Broken Embraces (2009) Director: Pedro Almodóvar Los abrazos rotos (original title) 127 min - Drama / Romance / Thriller (Spain) Stars: Penélope Cruz, Lluís Homar, Blanca Portillo Harry Caine, a blind writer, reaches this moment in time when he has to heal his wounds from 14 years back. He was then still known by his real name, Mateo Blanco, and directing his last movie. . . . . . Passion, obsession, wealth, jealousy, family, guilt, and creativity. In Madrid, Harry Caine is a blind screenwriter, assisted by Judit and her son Diego. The past comes rushing in when Harry learns of the death of Ernesto Martel, a wealthy businessman, and Ernestos son pays Harry a visit. In a series of flashbacks to the 1990s, we see Harry, who was then Mateo Blanco, a director; he falls in love with Ernestos mistress, Lena, and casts her in a film, which Ernesto finances. Ernesto is jealous and obsessive, sending his son to film the making of the movie, to follow Lena and Mateo, and to give him the daily footage. Judit doesnt like Lena. Its a collision course. * Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 12 wins & 32 nominations. https://youtube/watch?v=bN0SlBE8yGQ
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