badelf
6/10An early Almodóvar that is more like a novel from Amanda Gris, the protagonist of the movie. Not brilliant, but a respectable romantic comedy.
Reviewed on November 7, 2022
The Flower of My Secret(1995)
La flor de mi secreto
Every woman has a secret...
6.8(266)1h 46m1995-09-22
DramaRomance
The Flower of My Secret Synopsis
Middle-aged romance author Leo writes under a pseudonym, since she despises her own work. At home, her husband, who works overseas, is distant both physically and emotionally. As she reevaluates her life and writing, Leo is led to an unexpected relationship with Ángel, a sensitive newspaper editor.
The Flower of My Secret (1995) is a drama and romance film directed by Pedro Almodóvar, released on September 22, 1995 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Marisa Paredes, Juan Echanove, Carme Elias and Rossy de Palma. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 266 ratings.
- Director:
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Writers:
- Dorothy Parker, Pedro Almodóvar
- Producers:
- Esther García
- Cinematographer:
- Affonso Beato
- Composer:
- Alberto Iglesias
- Production:
- El Deseo, CiBy 2000
- Budget:
- $4,500,000
- Revenue:
- $19,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Flower of My Secret (1995) Trailer
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The Flower of My Secret Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marisa Paredes
as Leo Macías
Juan Echanove
as Ángel
Carme Elias
as Betty
Rossy de Palma
as Rosa
Chus Lampreave
as Madre de Leo
Kiti Mánver
as Manuela
Joaquín Cortés
as Antonio
Manuela Vargas
as Blanca
Imanol Arias
as Paco
Gloria Muñoz
as Alicia
Juan José Otegui
as Tomas
Nancho Novo
as Doctor B
Key crew
Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, written by Dorothy Parker and Pedro Almodóvar, produced by Esther García.
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The Flower of My Secret Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 266 ratings.
CinemaSerf
7/10Though I found there to be just a bit too much frenetic dialogue, this is still quite a funny evaluation of a failing relationship. It's "Leo" (Marisa Paredes) who has just gone off the boil a bit for her soldier husband "Paco" (Imanol Aris) whose career takes him from war zone to war zone with little time for her. What now ensues is a gradual character evolution for this author of romantic fiction who is…
Reviewed on April 7, 2024
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The Flower of My Secret – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Flower of My Secret online?
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The Flower of My Secret (1995) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Flower of My Secret?
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The main cast of The Flower of My Secret (1995) includes Marisa Paredes, Juan Echanove, Carme Elias, Rossy de Palma and Chus Lampreave. The film was directed by Pedro Almodóvar. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Flower of My Secret released?
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The Flower of My Secret was released on September 22, 1995 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is The Flower of My Secret worth watching?
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The Flower of My Secret (1995) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 266 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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