Marisa Paredes, one of the most iconic actresses in Spanish cinema, has left an indelible mark on the film industry with a career that spans more than six decades. Her ability to play complex and nuanced characters has made her a benchmark in European cinema, working with both internationally renowned filmmakers and young talents. Although his collaboration with Pedro Almodovar has been key in his career, Paredes has also shone in films directed by filmmakers such as Guillermo del Toro or Roberto Benigni.
‘Life is beautiful’
In this acclaimed Italian film directed by Benigni, Paredes played Dora’s mother. The film combines humor and drama by telling the story of a Jewish family during the Holocaust.
‘The devil’s backbone’
Under the direction of Guillermo del Toro, Paredes played Carmen, the director of a orphanage during the Civil War Spanish, in a plot that mixes elements of horror and magical realism.
‘Deep Crimson’
Directed by Arturo Ripstein, this Mexican film featured Paredes in the role of Coral Fabre, a woman who joins a conman in a series of crimes of passion. The film is a reinterpretation of the story of the ‘Lonely Hearts Killers’.
‘The flower of my secret’
In this collaboration with Pedro AlmodovarParedes plays Leo Macías, a writer of romantic novels who is going through a personal and professional crisis. His performance earned him a nomination al Goya for Best Actress.
‘All about my mother’
Also under the direction of Almodóvar, Paredes plays Huma Rojo, a theater actress who becomes a key figure in the protagonist’s life. The film won the Oscar for Best Foreign Film.
Belgium
