Broken Embraces
Los abrazos rotos
“Passion, obsession, wealth, jealousy, family, guilt, and creativity.”
Synopsis
Harry Caine, a blind writer, reaches this moment in time when he has to heal his wounds from 14 years back. He was then still known by his real name, Mateo Blanco, and directing his last movie.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Broken Embraces | Official Trailer (2009)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-10-19
Top Cast
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Penélope Cruz
Lena
Lluís Homar
Mateo Blanco / Harry Caine
Blanca Portillo
Judit García
José Luis Gómez
Ernesto Martel
Rubén Ochandiano
Ray X
Tamar Novas
Diego
Ángela Molina
Lena's Mother
Chus Lampreave
Concierge
Kiti Mánver
Madame Mylene
Lola Dueñas
Lip Reader
Mariola Fuentes
Edurne
Carmen Machi
Chon
Kira Miró
Model
Rossy de Palma
Julieta
Alejo Sauras
Álex
Carlos Sampedro
Ramón Pons
Lena's Father
Coté Soler
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 20, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$18M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$31M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.72x
+$13M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Screenplay & Story
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Original Score
- Alberto Iglesias
- Original Title
- Los abrazos rotos
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Budget
- $18M
- Worldwide Gross
- $31M
- Production Studios
- El Deseo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pedro Almodóvar
Pedro Almodóvar
Alberto Iglesias
Rodrigo Prieto
José Salcedo
Esther García, Agustín Almodóvar
Department Leadership Roster
José Salcedo
Editor
Pedro Almodóvar
Director
Pedro Almodóvar
Writer
Víctor Molero
Production Design
Antxón Gómez
Production Design
Esther García
Producer
Sonia Grande
Costume Design
Rodrigo Prieto
Director of Photography
Jordi Casares
Stunt Coordinator
Alberto Iglesias
Original Music Composer
Agustín Almodóvar
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Broken Embraces
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Broken Embraces about?
Harry Caine, a blind writer, reaches this moment in time when he has to heal his wounds from 14 years back. He was then still known by his real name, Mateo Blanco, and directing his last movie.
Who directed Broken Embraces?
Broken Embraces was directed by Pedro Almodóvar.
Who stars in Broken Embraces?
The principal cast of Broken Embraces includes Penélope Cruz, Lluís Homar, Blanca Portillo, José Luis Gómez, Rubén Ochandiano.
When was Broken Embraces released and how long is it?
Broken Embraces was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
What was the box office and production budget of Broken Embraces?
Broken Embraces had a reported production budget of $18M and grossed $31M at the worldwide box office (1.72 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Broken Embraces?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Broken Embraces was composed by Alberto Iglesias.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Broken Embraces?
Broken Embraces holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).