Cómo ser mujer y no morir en el intento (How to Be a Woman and Not Die in the Attempt) (1990)
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In this comedy from Spain, Carmen (Carmen Maura) is a woman in her early 40s who is nearing the end of her rope juggling a career as a reporter, taking care of her two children, minding the house, and dealing with a husband (her third) who thinks that she doesn't pay enough attention to him, and… More In this comedy from Spain, Carmen (Carmen Maura) is a woman in her early 40s who is nearing the end of her rope juggling a career as a reporter, taking care of her two children, minding the house, and dealing with a husband (her third) who thinks that she doesn't pay enough attention to him, and doesn't mind telling her so. The myriad pressures lead Carmen to consider a divorce, but eventually help comes along, though hardly in the form she expected. The cast also includes Antonio Resines, Juanajo Puigcorbe, and Carmen Conesa. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- Antonio Resines, Carmen Conesa
- Written By
- Carmen Rico-Godoy
- Genres
- Art House & International, Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Apr 5, 1991 Wide
- Studio
- First Look Pictures
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
This softball comedy from Spain just didn't have enough impact to hit a home run.
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Cast
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Carmen Maura
as Carmen
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Antonio Resines
as Antonio
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Juanjo Puigcorbe
as Mariano
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Carmen Conesa
as Chelo
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Tina Sáinz
as Emila
- Paco Casares
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Juan Diego Botto
as Sergio
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Asuncion Balaguer
as Antonio's Mother
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Enriqueta Carballeira
as Pepita
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Mercedes Lezcano
as Pilar
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Miguel Angel Rellan
as Alfredo
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Jose Maria Canete
as Maitre at Beach Restaurant
