
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
dir. Pedro Almodóvar
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7 sourcesSynopsis
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 consensus
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown finds writer-director Pedro Almodóvar working in a distinctly feminist vein, with richly rewarding results.

Directed byPedro Almodóvar
StarringCarmen Maura, Antonio Banderas, Julieta Serrano, María Barranco, Rossy de Palma, Kiti Mánver
Written byPedro Almodóvar
CinematographyJosé Luis Alcaine
EditingJosé Salcedo
MusicBernardo Bonezzi
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
1988 · R · 1h 28m
Comedy, Drama
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 Consensus
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown finds writer-director Pedro Almodóvar working in a distinctly feminist vein, with richly rewarding results.
