The latest trailer for Pedro Almodóvar’s film, Broken Embraces was just released (Thanks to The Guardian). Wow, this film is going to be a joy to watch.  I love all of the rich colors, costumes and Penelope hairstyles.  The film is set in the 1990s and focuses on a four-way tale of love and was shot in the style of a hard-boiled 1950s American film noir.  Basically, Penelope looking gorgeous as usual.  It premiered in Spain back in March, and was shown at the Cannes Film Festival. I’ll just have to wait patiently until November 20, 2009 for the U.S. release.  The film will get distributed in North America by Sony Pictures Classics.  Here is what they said about the film:

“Broken Embraces promises to be Almodóvar’s richest work to date. He has surpassed himself here by providing Penelope Cruz with TWO great roles for her to play! Every new Almodóvar film presents us with fresh opportunities to expand his audience. To watch him grow as an artist and help him gain the popularity he deserves has been very fulfilling for us. Our adventures with Agustin and Pedro Almodóvar has been enduring and it is a relationship that is the lifeblood of Sony Pictures Classics.”

The film score is, of course, by the Academy Award nominee, Alberto Iglesias.  Almodóvar has collaborated with Iglesias for several of his films including, Volver (To Return), La mala educación (Bad Education), Hable con Ella (Talk to Her), and Todo Sobre Mi Madre (All About My Mother). Iglesias  is one of my favorite composers, I love his work. The soundtrack is available for import on Amazon.com, but I’ll probably wait and the see the film first.  Sound clips of his score can be heard on the film’s official Web site.  Click under “Músicas”  and then “Escuchar” to hear the clip.  “Final y A Ciegas” is wonderful cue that features the popular Spanish singer Miguel Poveda.