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Dolor y gloria - pre-release

Antonio Banderas and Penélope Cruz shine in this intimate drama about a stalled director and the choices he once made in the past.

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Deze voorstelling maakt deel uit van Rialto Filmclub met als gastspreker deze maand Ernst-Jan Pfauth.

Dolor y gloria

A director reflecting on the past and the choices he has made in life is a premise that immediately brings to mind Federico Fellini's masterpiece . In his newest production, it is Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar's turn to present his view on this theme. According to himself it is his most personal film so far. Starring Antonio Banderas and Penélope Cruz in the lead roles.

Director Salvador Mallo (Banderas) hasn't made a film in a long time, but he can still rely on past successes. When his biggest hit is screened again, he is invited for a Q&A, which also requires the presence of lead actor Alberto Crespo. The only snag is that Mallo fell out with Crespo many years ago. To resolve things once and for all, Mallo decides to visit Crespo. They finally bury the hatchet, but for Mallo the meeting also brings back a host of memories, of his childhood and especially of his mother (Cruz).

Dolor y gloria will premiere September 19.