Almodovar - Melodrama

Question 1

2 dominant critical approaches to almodovar’s works

Answer 1

1. issue of representation of gender/sexuality/national identity
2. self reflexive use of traditional genres and cinematic conventions

Question 2

Melodrama

Answer 2

• originally a combination of music and drama, the term now refers to types of narratives in any popular form that is excessive in emotions and sentimentality
• dramatic conflict = more important than characters and their psychological motivation

Question 3

key feature of melodrama style

Answer 3

“Excess”

- metaphorical embodiment of repressed emotions of the characters