5 Movies Starring Blanca Portillo

Volver

Volver

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2007-01-26

Languages:

Spanish

Countries:

Spain

Runtime:

121 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.6 (71442 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Pedro Almodèvar (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Raimunda, her daughter Paula and her sister Sole travel from Madrid to the windy and superstitious village of Alcanfor de las Infantas to visit the grave of their mother Irene, who died years ago in a fire with her husband. Then they visit Irene's sister Paula, an old senile aunt that raised Raimunda after the death of her parents that insists to tell them that Irene is alive and living with her; later, they go to the house of her neighbor and friend Agustina, who gives a support to Paula. They return to Madrid, and after a hard day of work, Raimunda meets her daughter completely distraught at the bus stop waiting for her. When they arrive home, Paula tells her mother that she killed her unemployed father Paco, who was completely drunk and tried to rape her. While Raimunda hides his body, Sole calls her to tell that their beloved aunt Paula has died. The next morning, Sole travels alone to the funeral, and when she returns to Madrid, she finds her mother hidden in the trunk of her car. She brings Irene to her apartment, where secrets from the past are disclosed.

Siete mesas de billar francès

Siete mesas de billar francès

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2007-10-05

Languages:

Spanish

Countries:

Spain

Runtime:

116 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.6 (429 Reviews)

Genres:

Drama

Fullplot:

Angela and her young son Guille travel to the big city to see Leo, her father and the boy's grandfather, when he suddenly takes ill. However, they arrive to discover that he has just passed away. Charo, the dead man's lover, explains the dire traits suffered by the paternal business: a hall with seven billiard tables. Charo is convinced that the only way to pay off the debts is to sell the place. However, Angela learns that her husband has disappeared in mysterious circumstances. Given this painful reality, Angela resolves to get on and rebuild her life. And the first thing she decides to do is put her savings into getting the old place and its seven tables back up on its feet.

Broken Embraces

Broken Embraces

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2010-01-15

Languages:

Spanish, English

Countries:

Spain

Runtime:

127 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.2 (29185 Reviews)

Fullplot:

Passion, obsession, wealth, jealousy, family, guilt, and creativity. In Madrid, Harry Caine is a blind screenwriter, assisted by Judit and her son Diego. The past comes rushing in when Harry learns of the death of Ernesto Martel, a wealthy businessman, and Ernesto's son pays Harry a visit. In a series of flashbacks to the 1990s, we see Harry, who was then Mateo Blanco, a director; he falls in love with Ernesto's mistress, Lena, and casts her in a film, which Ernesto finances. Ernesto is jealous and obsessive, sending his son to film the making of the movie, to follow Lena and Mateo, and to give him the daily footage. Judit doesn't like Lena. It's a collision course.

As Luck Would Have It

As Luck Would Have It

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2012-01-13

Languages:

Spanish

Countries:

Spain, France, USA

Runtime:

94 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.2 (1786 Reviews)

Genres:

Drama

Fullplot:

An out-of-work publicist who suffers an accident looks to sell the exclusive interview rights to the highest bidder in an attempt to provide for his family.

Concepcièn Arenal, la visitadora de cèrceles

Concepcièn Arenal, la visitadora de cèrceles

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2014-03-08

Languages:

Spanish

Countries:

Spain

Runtime:

89 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.3 (24 Reviews)

Director:

Laura Maèè

Fullplot:

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