Synopsis
Two men share an odd friendship while they care for two women who are both in deep comas.
Talk to Her (2002) is a 1h 52min drama feature film by Pedro Almodóvar. Two men share an odd friendship while they care for two women who are both in deep comas. Selected for Couch Film Festival (2007).
Key facts
Cast
Javier Cámara, Darío Grandinetti, Leonor Watling, Rosario Flores, Mariola Fuentes, Geraldine Chaplin, Pina Bausch, Malou Airaudo
Original language
French
First release
March 15, 2002 (Belgium)
Production companies
El Deseo
Awards
Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay, European Film Award for Best Film, European Film Award for Best Director, European Film Award for Best Screenwriter, European Film Award - People's Choice Award for Best Director, Jameson People's Choice Award for Best Actor
Setting
Spain
Filming locations
Madrid, Almería
Crew
Screenplay
Pedro Almodóvar
Cinematography
Javier Aguirresarobe
Editing
José Salcedo
Music
Alberto Iglesias, Vicente Amigo
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Los Angeles Film Awards 2025
- Couch Film Festival 2007
- Academy Awards 2003 academy_award
- National Board of Review 2002 generic
- Telluride Film Festival 2002 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 2002 generic
Titles
| Translated title | Talk to Her | English, Québec |
| Québec French title | Parle avec elle | |
| Alternate title | Sprich mit ihr |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Hable Con Ella (Banda Sonora Original) - Alberto Iglesias, Sonia Lozano (2002) | 1 release, 2022: Quartet Records |
| CD | Hable Con Ella (Banda Sonora Original) - Alberto Iglesias, Sonia Lozano (2002) | 16 releases, 2002-2003: Milan |
| Cassette | Hable Con Ella (Banda Sonora Original) - Alberto Iglesias, Sonia Lozano (2002) | 1 release, 2002: Milan |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Belgium | March 15, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Spain | March 15, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Norway | March 15, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Italy | March 28, 2002 |
| Theatrical | France | April 10, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Germany | August 8, 2002 |
| Streaming | Austria | August 9, 2002 |
| Streaming | Switzerland | August 15, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | September 5, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | September 26, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | September 27, 2002 |
| Theatrical | United States | November 22, 2002 |
| Theatrical | United States | December 13, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Canada | December 25, 2002 |
| Theatrical | United States | December 25, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Spain | January 24, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | January 31, 2003 |
| Theatrical | United States | February 14, 2003 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | April 18, 2003 |
| Television | France | June 11, 2003 |
| Television | France | May 19, 2005 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | December 31, 2005 |
| Television | Netherlands | July 13, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Spain | January 2, 2015 |
| Streaming | France | April 20, 2017 |
| Theatrical | France | June 19, 2019 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Original version (Spanish) | ||
| Home video | France | December 4, 2002 |
| Home video | Czech Republic | December 14, 2006 |
| Home video | France | April 1, 2017 |
Full credits
| Director | Pedro Almodóvar |
| Cast | Javier Cámara (Benigno), Darío Grandinetti (Marco), Leonor Watling (Alicia), Rosario Flores (Lydia), Mariola Fuentes (Rosa), Geraldine Chaplin (Katerina Bilova), Pina Bausch (Bailarine), Malou Airaudo (Bailarine), Caetano Veloso (Singer at Party), Roberto Álvarez (Doctor Vega), Elena Anaya (Ángela), Lola Dueñas (Matilde), Adolfo Fernández (Niño de Valencia), Ana Fernández (Lydia's Sister), Chus Lampreave (Concierge), Helio Pedregal (Alicia's Father), Paz Vega (Amparo), Fele Martínez (Alfredo), Carmen Machi (Enfermera jefe), Agustín Almodóvar (Cura), Carlos García Cambero (Cuñado de Lydia), Esther García (Oficial), Lola García (Recepcionista Hospital), Fernando Iglesias (Swimmer (uncredited)), Marisa Paredes (Espectadora (uncredited)), Cecilia Roth (Espectadora (uncredited)), Loles León (Talk show host) |
| Screenplay | Pedro Almodóvar |
| Executive producer | Agustín Almodóvar |
| Cinematography | Javier Aguirresarobe |
| Editing | José Salcedo |
| Music | Alberto Iglesias, Vicente Amigo |
| Sound | Miguel Rejas |
| Costumes | Sonia Grande |
Additional data: TMDB.
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
