Oscilloscope: Julio Medem's Ma ma Coming to Blu-ray
Posted June 18, 2016 11:10 PM by Webmaster
U.S. label Oscilloscope Laboratories will bring to Blu-ray acclaimed Spanish dierctor Julio Medem's (Sex and Lucía, Room in Rome) latest film, Ma ma (2015), starring Penélope Cruz, Luis Tosar, Asier Etxeandia, and Teo Planell. The release will be available for purchase on September 20.
Ma ma was nominated for three Goya Awards (the Spanish Oscars), including Best Actress in a Leading Role (Penélope Cruz) and Best Original Score (Alberto Iglesias).
Synopsis: Academy Award-winning actress and producer Penélope Cruz delivers an extraordinarily emotional performance in ma ma, the newest film from acclaimed director Julio Medem. Honoring the high melodrama of Pedro Almodóvar and Douglas Sirk, ma ma follows Magda (Cruz) as she experiences tragedies and miracles alike. Just as Magda is diagnosed with breast cancer, she meets Arturo (Luis Tosar), a devoted husband and father in the midst of unspeakable loss. Their chance encounter leads both down a path of strength, grace, love, and rebirth.