”Madres Paralelas” (2021) And The Complex Nature Of A (Not So) Perfect Mother (Analysis)

 

(Penelope Cruz and Milena Smit in "Madres Paralelas". Courtesy of IMDB)

"MADRES PARALELAS" / "PARALLEL MOTHERS"

Spain, 2021

Written & Directed by: Pedro Almodóvar

Starring: Penelope Cruz and Milena Smit

 

Synopsis: Two single women meet in a hospital room where they are both going to give birth. One is middle aged and doesn't regret it, while the other is adolescent and scared. The two women form a strong bond with one another as they both confront motherhood.

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