Movie Discussion: Almodóvar's Directorial Debut

Pepi, Luci, Bom, a Spanish black comedy film written and directed by the acclaimed director Pedro Almodóvar, expresses the revolution in social and sexual attitudes by tracing the various indignities suffered and inflicted by its eponymous heroines: a rape victim, a masochistic housewife, and a lesbian punk rocker. Made on a shoestring in 1980 and shot in 16mm with help from Almodóvar’s many friends from across Madrid’s various underground movements, the film offers a refreshing irreverence towards sexuality and social mores that recalls the 1970s John Waters.

Please be aware that the film contains several graphic scenes.

Please watch the movie in advance here. Many thanks to Darren for fixing the subtitles!