All About My Mother
All About My Mother (1999), directed by Pedro Almodóvar, is an Oscar-winning comedy-drama that revolves around Manuela. The story unfolds after her son Esteban is fatally struck by a car, prompting Manuela’s quest to find Esteban’s father, now a transvestite. Esteemed critic Ebert hailed the film as an apotheosis in Almodóvar’s career, as it skillfully weaves together the director’s recurring themes. Not only does it represent a pivotal moment in Almodóvar’s shift towards more dramatic narratives, but it also earned him an Academy Award.