Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988 Film)

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"Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown" is a 1988 Spanish black

written and directed by Pedro Almodóvar. It

Carmen Maura and Antonio Banderas and tells the

of Pepa, a

who encounters various eccentric

after her lover abruptly leaves her. The film has been praised for its unique style, with most of the

set inside Pepa's

, which is portrayed as a then-futuristic-looking retro set with sitcom-like camp and artificial painted backgrounds.

The

of the film revolves around Pepa's attempts to cope with her lover's departure, including her decision to kill herself with a batch of sleeping pill-laced gazpacho. However, her plans are interrupted by a series of chaotic events. The film has been described as a bizarre black comedy that sometimes wanders into screwball territory, and it has been lauded for its feminist themes and exploration of the

psyche.

In addition to its critical success, "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown" has also been adapted into a

, with a production opening on

in 2010. A

adaptation is also in the works at

, with Gina Rodriguez set to star and

produce.