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Broken Embraces

2009 Romance film Drama film Thriller film LGBTQ-related film

Broken Embraces is a 2009 film directed by Pedro Almodóvar. It stars Penélope Cruz, Lluís Homar, Blanca Portillo and others.

Crew & production

Director
Pedro Almodóvar
Screenwriter
Pedro Almodóvar
Producer
Agustín Almodóvar
Director of photography
Rodrigo Prieto
Composer
Alberto Iglesias
Editor
José Salcedo
Production company
El Deseo
Original languages
English, Spanish
Filming locations
Canary Islands, Madrid
Budget
$18 million
Box office
$37.5 million (worldwide)

Trailer

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Top cast

23 people
Penélope Cruz

Penélope Cruz

Role not listed

Lluís Homar

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Blanca Portillo

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José Luis Gómez

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Rubén Ochandiano

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Tamar Novas

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Ángela Molina

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Chus Lampreave

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Lola Dueñas

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Carmen Machi

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Rossy de Palma

Rossy de Palma

Role not listed

Agustín Almodóvar

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More cast

  • Alejo Sauras
  • Asier Etxeandía
  • Carlos Leal
  • Dani Martín
  • Mariola Fuentes
  • Esther García
  • Kira Miró
  • Coté Soler
  • Ramón Pons
  • Kiti Mánver
  • Chema Ruiz

Sources

  • Wikidata (Q192022), accessed October 2026
  • Cast photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each profile

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