Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
After being dumped by her lover, Pepa finds her life and the lives of those around her spiraling out of control in a deliciously chaotic series of events.
Critics Sentiment
Pepa chases Lucía to airport in taxi with Ana
Pepa oversleeps and misses recording session with Iván
The film builds from a modest opening to peak comedy during the record-throwing sequence, then maintains high energy through the climactic airport chase.
The film starts solidly and builds momentum through increasingly absurd situations, peaking during the physical comedy sequences and airport chase. Critics consistently praised Almodóvar's ability to balance farce with genuine emotion, creating a beloved screwball comedy that resonates beyond its surface chaos.
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Carmen Maura
Pepa
Antonio Banderas
Carlos
Julieta Serrano
Lucía
María Barranco
Candela
Rossy de Palma
Marisa
Kiti Mánver
Paulina Morales
Guillermo Montesinos
Taxi Driver
Chus Lampreave
Jehovah's Witness Goalkeeper
Eduardo Calvo
Lucía's Father
Loles León
Secretary
Ángel de Andrés López
Police I
Fernando Guillén
Iván
Juan Lombardero
Germán
José Antonio Navarro
Police II
Ana Leza
Ana
Mary González
Lucía's Mother
Lupe Barrado
Secretaria Paulina
Joaquín Climent
Police I Spot
Chema Gil
Police II Spot
Gabriel Latorre
Priest
Crew
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