Pedro Almodóvar's noirish (in color) Broken Embraces, which was screened in competition at this year's Cannes Film Festival, opens in New York City on November 20 and in Los Angeles on December 11.
Broken Embraces star several Almodóvar alumni: Muse Penélope Cruz (a potential Oscar 2010 contender in the best actress category), Lluís Homar of Bad Education, Blanca Portillo and Lola Dueñas of Volver, Rossy de Palma of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, and Chuz Lampeavre of just about everything Almodóvar has ever directed.
Also: Rubén Ochandiano (of Che), Tamar Novas (of The Sea Inside), Carlos Leal (of Chef's Special), and José Luis Gómez (of Goya's Ghosts).
Photos: © Emilio Pereda & Paola Ardizzoni / El Deseo, Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics
I think that Penelope Cruz will get a double nomination, best actress for Broken Embraces and best supporting actress for Nine.
She's one my favorite actresses, so I hope that happens.