Sony Pictures Classics and Pedro Almodovar Reunite for "Volver"
May 2005 - Sony Pictures Classics has picked up the North American rights to Pedro Almodovar's "Volver", a comedy starring Penelope Cruz and Carmen Maura.
Described as a mix of "Mildred Pierce" and "Arsenic and Old Lace", Almodovar's "Volver" takes place in Madrid and follows three generations of women who take on all of life's challenges with good-humor and zest.
In a press release announcing the acquisition, the Sony Pictures Classics team of Michael Barker, Tom Bernard, Dylan Leiner and Marcie Bloom stated, "We hereby declare 2006 as the year of Almodovar.
Marking the 20th anniversary of Pedro Almodovar's introduction to American audiences, Sony Pictures Classics will launch in April 2006, in movie theatres across America, a major Pedro Almodovar retrospective highlighting eight of his most popular films - with new prints and a major presentation. The retrospective will be an overture to the release of the new Almodovar film, 'Volver,' which will open in late June 2006. 'Volver' has the makings of a bonafide summer hit. It is a fresh comedy with fantastic roles for stars Penelope Cruz and Carmen Maura amongst others. It is a privilege and pleasure to continue our fruitful relationship with Agustin, Pedro, and the whole team at El Deseo. You heard it here first: 2006 will be the Year Of Almodovar."
"Volver" will be shot in Madrid.
Source: Sony Pictures Classics
Described as a mix of "Mildred Pierce" and "Arsenic and Old Lace", Almodovar's "Volver" takes place in Madrid and follows three generations of women who take on all of life's challenges with good-humor and zest.
In a press release announcing the acquisition, the Sony Pictures Classics team of Michael Barker, Tom Bernard, Dylan Leiner and Marcie Bloom stated, "We hereby declare 2006 as the year of Almodovar.
Marking the 20th anniversary of Pedro Almodovar's introduction to American audiences, Sony Pictures Classics will launch in April 2006, in movie theatres across America, a major Pedro Almodovar retrospective highlighting eight of his most popular films - with new prints and a major presentation. The retrospective will be an overture to the release of the new Almodovar film, 'Volver,' which will open in late June 2006. 'Volver' has the makings of a bonafide summer hit. It is a fresh comedy with fantastic roles for stars Penelope Cruz and Carmen Maura amongst others. It is a privilege and pleasure to continue our fruitful relationship with Agustin, Pedro, and the whole team at El Deseo. You heard it here first: 2006 will be the Year Of Almodovar."
"Volver" will be shot in Madrid.
Source: Sony Pictures Classics