What’s being screened
- «Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios» (1988), directed by Pedro Almodóvar, is a dark comedy depicting the emotional collapse of Pepa (Carmen Maura), a voice actress abandoned by her lover. Featuring Antonio Banderas, Rossy de Palma, and Julieta Serrano, the film blends absurd humour, melodrama, and social critique, establishing itself as a Spanish cinema classic. The screening will be in the original version with Spanish subtitles, as per the cycle’s programme.
Who’s involved
The session is coordinated by Javier Moral Martín and Paula Cardells Mosteiro, organisers of UPV’s Dijous de pel·lícula cycle. The event is supported by the Institut français de Valencia, though no speakers or guests linked to the film will participate in this edition.
Timing and access
The screening takes place on 26 November 2026 at 18:00 in the Salón de Actos de Rectorado (Building 3A) at UPV. Entry is free until full capacity, with no prior booking required. While the exact session duration isn’t specified, the film runs for 89 minutes.
Cycle context
This screening is part of the cycle Huellas de una sombra: deambulando por el cine español (Traces of a Shadow: Wandering Through Spanish Cinema), which offers a reverse-chronological journey through key Spanish films—from recent releases to classics like Viridiana and El espíritu de la colmena. The aim, according to the organisers, is to provide a personal, non-exhaustive perspective on the evolution of national cinema, without preconceived judgments on quality.
