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Originally released in 1988, Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios is an absurdist dark comedy that follows Pepa ( Carmen Maura ), a voice actress spiraling after her lover, Iván, disappears. : A high-definition 2K digital master with a 2
The performances in "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown" are outstanding, with Carmen Maura delivering a tour-de-force portrayal of Pepa. Maura's nuanced and deeply human performance earned her widespread critical acclaim, including a Goya Award for Best Actress. The supporting cast, including Isabella Rossellini and Antonio Banderas, add depth and complexity to the film, creating a rich tapestry of characters that drive the narrative forward. The Criterion Collection Movie Overview & Context Women