Penelope Cruz and “Broken Embraces” Premiere at Cannes Film Festival

Posted by fjgirls in May 19th, 2009

Penelope Cruz attended the premiere of her latest film Broken Embraces directed by Spanish director Pedro AlmodÃ³var at the Cannes Film Festival 2009 which is currently in full swing and running until the 24th May with the prestigious Palm D’Or award being awarded on the last day of the festival.

A post for serious film buffs as this film is more in the “art” mould and a bit heavy going for some. Penelope Cruz has been busy over the last year or so and has appeared in some critically acclaimed and award winning films with her best being “Vicki Christina Barcelona” where she this year won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, a Goya, and a BAFTA for her role in this Woody Allen directed superb production.

Penelope Cruz is a talented actress but shines best in Spanish productions or films set in that locale. Broken EmbracesÂ in Spanish is ‘Los abrazos rotos’ featuring the Spanish Director Pedro AlmodÃ³var who Cruz has worked with before in such films as “Volver” and “Todo sobre mi madre” looks to be a combo that will bring the Cruz effect into full force.

The film is set in the 1990s and present day. The film centers on a four-way tale of dangerous love, and was shot in the style of a hard-boiled 1950s American film noir. Its soundtrack features acclaimed artists such as Cat Power, Uffie and Vitamin C.Â Limited footage available of this film. Â Trailer very short 30 secs.

Critics are mixed on this film with some criticism being thrown at direction, with things being a bit too over complicated for the films good, distracting interest from the main characters, but all critics seem to agree that Cruz puts in a solid performance.Â 3 stars seems to be the order of the day for this film and our preliminary rating is also 3 stars out of 5 as there is some pedigree here.

Some On Set Video footage of Penelope Cruz on set of this film and interview. All in Spanish with Cruz also speaking her native tongue, but interesting viewing all the same!