Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
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Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988)

R (US) | Spain | Spanish | 88 min
Directed by: Pedro Almodóvar
7.6

Pepa's lover, Iván, leaves her and she tries to contact him to find out why he's left. In her search for Iván, she confronts his wife and son, who are as clueless as she is. Meanwhile, Candela, her friend, is afraid the police might be looking for her because of her ex-boyfriend, a muslim terrorist, and his criminal activities. As the plot develops, it is revealed that everyone's lives are more intertwined than they could have ever expected.

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Best Film not in the English Language

Nominated

Best Original Screenplay (Mejor Guión Original)

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Release Date

Spain
(Murcia, premiere)
1988-03-14
Spain
(Barcelona, premiere)
1988-03-23
Spain
No data
1988-03-25
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
(Original title)
Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios
Argentina
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Australia
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Parent Guide

Sex & Nudity
Mild
Violence & Gore
Mild
Profanity
Mild
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Mild
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Mild