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1097.0. "La flor de mi secreto - The flower of my secret" by VNABRW::RHOTON_J (John Rhoton @AUI - DTN 754-2345) Tue Jun 04 1996 09:46

    'La flor de mi secreto' is the latest film by Pedro Almodovar.  It is
    milder than his earlier work with some humorous parts although more a
    drama than a comedy.  
    
    The main character is a woman who writes sentimental novels (which she
    detests) under a pseudonym.  Her husband works for NATO in Brussels and
    is never around.  Most of the film revolves around those two aspects of
    her life.
    
    Overall I liked LFDMS although not as much as Tacones Lejanos or Matador
    by the same director.
    
    John
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                       Flor de mi secreto, La (1995)

                        Every woman has a secret...

                 Spain / France 1995 Color (EastmanColor)

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                             8.0/10 (56 votes)

Produced by: CiBy 2000 / El Deseo / Sony Pictures Classics (distributor)
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo Digital
Genre(s)/keyword(s): Drama / adultery / obsession / writing
Certification: Portugal:M/12 / Spain:13 / UK:15 / USA:R
MPAA reasons: Rated R for language and brief sexuality.
Runtime: France:102 / Germany:105 / Sweden:107 / UK:110

Also Known As:
     Flower of My Secret, The (1995)

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Directed by
     Pedro Almodovar

Cast (in credits order) probably complete
     Marisa Paredes .... Leo Macias/Amanda Gris
     Juan Echanove .... Angel
     Imanol Arias .... Paco
     Carme Elias .... Betty
     Rossy de Palma .... Rosa
     Chus Lampreave .... Leo's Mother
     Joaquin Cortes .... Antonio
     Manuela Vargas .... Blanca
     Kiti Manver
     Gloria Munoz
     Juan Jose Otegui
     Nancho Novo
     Jordi Molla
     Alicia Agut
     Marisol Muriel
     Teresa Ibanez
     Jose Palau
     Abraham Garcia

Written by
     Pedro Almodovar

Cinematography by
     Affonso Beato

Music by
     Alberto Iglesias

Production Design by
     Esther Garcia

Costume Design by
     Hugo Mezcua

Film Editing by
     Jose Salcedo

Produced by
     Agustin Almodovar (executive)
     Esther Garcia

Other crew
     Wolfgang Burmann (art director)
     Marta Calvo (assistant director)
     Juan Pedro Hernandez (make-up)
     Pedro Lazaga (assistant director)
     Michael Levine (camera operator)
     Bernardo Menz (sound)
     Ana Muoz (assistant director)
     Antonio Panizza (hair styles)
     Miguel Loopez Pelegrin (set decorator)

Links with other movies

references
     Casablanca (1942)
     Apartment, The (1960)
     Rich and Famous (1981)



  Cast your vote for Flor de mi secreto, La (1995) (1=awful, 10=excellent)

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