Talk to Her

Talk to Her poster

Talk to Her
Directed by	Pedro Almodóvar
Written by	Pedro Almodóvar
Produced by	Agustín Almodóvar
Starring	Javier Cámara, Darío Grandinetti, Leonor Watling, Rosario Flores
Cinematography	Javier Aguirresarobe
Edited by	José Salcedo
Music by	Alberto Iglesias
Production company	El Deseo
Distributed by	Sony Pictures Classics
Release date	2002
Running time	112 minutes
Country	Spain
Language	Spanish
Budget	$10 million
Box office	$51 million

Talk to Her (Spanish: Hable con ella ) is a 2002 Spanish drama film written and directed by Pedro Almodóvar. The film follows the story of two men who form an unlikely friendship as they care for two women who are both in comas.

Plot

The film begins with a performance of Pina Bausch's dance piece Café Müller. In the audience are Benigno Martín, a male nurse, and Marco Zuluaga, a travel writer. The two men do not know each other, but their lives will soon become intertwined.

Benigno is caring for Alicia Roncero, a young ballet student who has been in a coma for four years following a car accident. Marco is in a relationship with Lydia González, a famous bullfighter who is also in a coma after being gored by a bull. As Benigno and Marco spend time at the hospital, they develop a deep friendship.

The film explores themes of loneliness, communication, and the nature of love. Pedro Almodóvar uses a non-linear narrative to reveal the backstories of the characters and the events that led to the women's comas.

Cast

• Javier Cámara as Benigno Martín
• Darío Grandinetti as Marco Zuluaga
• Leonor Watling as Alicia Roncero
• Rosario Flores as Lydia González
• Geraldine Chaplin as Katerina Bilova
• Mariola Fuentes as Rosa

Production

Talk to Her was produced by El Deseo, the production company founded by Pedro Almodóvar and his brother Agustín Almodóvar. The film's music was composed by Alberto Iglesias, and the cinematography was done by Javier Aguirresarobe. The film was edited by José Salcedo.

Reception

Talk to Her received critical acclaim and won several awards, including the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film. It is considered one of Pedro Almodóvar's masterpieces and has been praised for its emotional depth and complex characters.

Themes

The film delves into themes such as the nature of love, the importance of communication, and the experience of loneliness. Pedro Almodóvar's use of a non-linear narrative structure allows the audience to gradually uncover the characters' histories and motivations.

Awards

• Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay
• Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film
• BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language
• César Award for Best Foreign Film

See also

• Pedro Almodóvar filmography
• Spanish cinema
• List of Spanish films of 2002