In most romantic relationships today it is very common for a couple to exchange kisses, hugs, and "I love you's". It is even very common, if a couple is in a serious relationship, to share in sexual activities. However, in Pedro Almodovar's film, Habla con Ella or Talk to Her, the relationships between the characters are bizarre and even disturbing. There are two couples in this movie that begin in completely separate worlds, but end up on the same path. One of the main characters, Benino, works in a hospital, caring for a comatose girl named Alicia. The other lead male role, Marco, is the boyfriend of a famous bullfighting woman that gets gored at a match and is in a coma at the same hospital. The two men meet and share in the trials of caring for and loving women that couldn't love them back.
Benino makes several false proclamations of love to Alicia. Benino constantly tells Marco of how much he loves Alicia while they are in the hospital together. There is no way that he can......
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