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The Human Voice unites Pedro Almodóvar and Tilda Swinton for a short film whose rich rewards are belied by its abbreviated length. Read critic reviews

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A woman watches time passing next to 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.
  • Rating:
    R
  • Genre:
    drama
  • Original Language:
    Spanish (Spain)
  • Director:
    Pedro Almodóvar
  • Writer:
    Pedro Almodóvar
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
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Tilda Swinton
Pedro Almodóvar
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Pedro Almodóvar
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Critic Reviews for The Human Voice

All Critics (28) | Top Critics (10) | Fresh (27) | Rotten (1)

  • On a moment-to-moment basis, Swinton, backed up by her adoring director, cinematographer (José Luis Alcaine), costume designer (Sonia Grande) and cinematographer (Alberto Iglesias), delivers a can't-take-your-eyes-off-her performance.

    January 19, 2021 | Full Review…

    Todd McCarthy

    Deadline Hollywood Daily

  • One moment, Swinton is lamenting a lover's departure with a plaintiveness that could make your heart crack - and the next she's pacing feverishly across the floor, glinting axe in hand. As if we didn't already know it, the woman has range.

    November 22, 2020 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

    Robbie Collin

    Daily Telegraph (UK)

  • A very tasty slice of high melodrama courtesy of Pedro Almodóvar, Jean Cocteau, and Tilda Swinton.

    October 13, 2020 | Full Review…

    Odie Henderson

    RogerEbert.com

  • It's a delight no matter how you slice it; for fans, it's a reminder of what makes Almodóvar such a great director, and for neophytes, it's an unforgettable introduction.

    September 30, 2020 | Full Review…

    Karen Han

    Polygon

  • The results are mesmerizing.

    September 25, 2020 | Full Review…

    Alonso Duralde

    TheWrap

  • [Almodóvar] gravitates to stories of "women on the verge," and Swinton has this ethereal quality to her that makes her fragile and headstrong simultaneously. Both are working at the height of their powers here.

    September 25, 2020 | Full Review…

    Gary M. Kramer

    Salon.com
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