One of my best movie experiences in 2009/2010. Why was is never nominated for an Oscar I do not know?

An absolute must see. Up there, and equal to other spanish-language greats “Habla con Ella”, “Pans Labyrinthe” and “Amores Perros”.

Writer and director Simon Bross has created a magical script telling the 2 convincing stories of an aspiring nun, and a young girl growing up with a mother obsessed by body image.

Both stories are set in the backdrop of a moody, modern and surreal Barcelona, where it rains every day (leading to the Nun’s belief that this is the coming of the great flood). The cinematography is sublime, and with beautiful (and subtle) references to Salvador Dali.

Not wanting to spoil the endings (which are great), through the 2 story-lines the main themes of the movie: love, religion and body image are beautifully explored and presented through great story-telling. Topics rarely explored in todays cinema. Not difficult to understand or abstract. A DVD worth purchasing for your gold collection.
Rating: 5 / 5