'Vivir sin ti': Motherhood, Melodrama and espanolada in Pedro Almodovar's Todo sobre mi madre (1999) and Volver (2006).
The article examines the representations of motherhood and melodrama in the films "Todo sobre mi madre" and "Volver," both directed by Pedro Almodóvar. The author provides historical information on melodrama and the study of the genre. The author discusses the potential for subversion in Almodóvar's...
| Publicado en: | Bulletin of Spanish Studies: Hispanic Studies & Researches on Spain, Portugal & Latin America Vol. 87; no. 5; pp. 625 - 643 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Jul2010
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| Sumario: | The article examines the representations of motherhood and melodrama in the films "Todo sobre mi madre" and "Volver," both directed by Pedro Almodóvar. The author provides historical information on melodrama and the study of the genre. The author discusses the potential for subversion in Almodóvar's use of melodrama. Almodóvar's dismissal of the working-class father is examined. The article also examines the word and concept of "españolidad" (Spanishness) and how Almodóvar uses it. The portrayal of female friendship in his films is also addressed. |
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