
The Human Voice
Directed by Pedro Almodóvar
Produced by El Deseo
A claustrophobic, melancholic portrait of abandonment and psychological unraveling, where a woman's vigil beside her ex-lover's forgotten belongings becomes a descent into despair.
A woman watches time pass beside the suitcases of her ex-lover (who is supposed to come pick them up but never arrives) and a restless dog who doesn't understand that his master has abandoned him.
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Questions people ask
Is The Human Voice sad? Yes, very. More sad than 99% of films.
Does The Human Voice end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 96% of films.
Is The Human Voice easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is The Human Voice violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Human Voice scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Everything like The Human Voice, and what each one shares →
Like The Human Voice
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Human Voice
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Human Voice, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Human Voice, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Human Voice, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




















































