Marisa Paredes

Marisa Paredes


Filmography

1. The Skin I Live In

A brilliant plastic surgeon creates a synthetic skin that withstands any kind of damage. His guinea pig: a mysterious and volatile woman who holds the key to his obsession.


2. The Devil's Backbone

The Devil's Backbone
Fantasy Drama Horror Thriller Supernatural Fantasy
7.4
20011h 48minSpain, Mexico

Spain, 1939. In the last days of the Spanish Civil War, the young Carlos arrives at the Santa Lucía orphanage, where he will make friends and enemies as he follows the quiet footsteps of a mysterious presence eager for revenge.


3. All About My Mother

All About My Mother
Comedy Drama
7.8
19991h 41minSpain, France

Following the tragic death of her teenage son, Manuela travels from Madrid to Barcelona in an attempt to contact the long-estranged father the boy never knew. She reunites with an old friend, an outspoken transgender sex worker, and befriends a troubled actress and a pregnant, HIV-positive nun.


4. Life Is Beautiful

Life Is Beautiful
Comedy Drama Historical Drama Dark Comedy
8.6
19971h 56minItaly

A touching story of an Italian book seller of Jewish ancestry who lives in his own little fairy tale. His creative and happy life would come to an abrupt halt when his entire family is deported to a concentration camp during World War II. While locked up he tries to convince his son that the whole thing is just a game.


5. The Flower of My Secret

The Flower of My Secret
Drama Romance
7.0
19951h 46minFrance, Spain

Middle-aged romance author Leo writes under a pseudonym, since she despises her own work. At home, her husband, who works overseas, is distant both physically and emotionally. As she reevaluates her life and writing, Leo is led to an unexpected relationship with Ángel, a sensitive newspaper editor.


6. High Heels

High Heels
Drama Comedy Crime
7.0
19911h 54minSpain, France

After being estranged for 15 years, flamboyant actress Becky del Paramo re-enters her daughter Rebeca's life when she comes to perform a concert. Rebeca, she finds, is now married to one of Becky's ex-lovers, Manuel. The mother and daughter begin making up for lost time, when suddenly, a murder occurs...