A Return To Volver

Pedro Almodovar's new film Volver screens this Friday night at the Cannes Film Festival. A tale of "murder, incest, adultery, grief, dread..." One thing is certain, the poster is simply exquisite. It isn't even Penelope Cruz exclusively. A hundred different actors could have posed in that position (the performance is a different monster entirely). But, this image is the complete package. The brilliant red. The flowers. The sideward glance. The hint of blood. The contrast with the black eyes, the stern pink lips, the gold hoop earrings. Who wouldn't want to see the picture?

THIS is a one-sheet.

The way a one-sheet should be.

How the film turns out, we'll have to wait and see. But, I've heard good things.

Here is an advanced look with the Cahiers du Cinema review by Emmanuel Burdeau.

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