CARNE TRÉMULA (Original title)EN CHAIR ET EN OS (Alternative title)LIVE FLESH (Alternative title)
Date: 1997 (Copyright)Countries: Spain, FranceDirector: Pedro Almodóvar
Production company billing: ©El Deseo, S.A./CiBy 2000/France 3 El Deseo, S.A. presents an El Deseo, S.A., CiBy 2000/France 3 co-production Developed with the support of the European Script Fund Dolby SR digital In Colour Anamorphic [Panavision] Subtitles Film extract: Ensayo de un crimen (1955)
Synopsis: Set in Madrid. Victor and Helena have a fight at Helena's apartment. The police intervene and a gun is fired. These events lead to a complex inter-relationship of the lives of Victor, Helena, the two policemen David and Sancho, and Clara who David later meets through his marriage to Helena.
Genre: Drama
Releases
Date: 1997Country: FranceRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 101 mins
Date: May 2015Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 103 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Title: Almodovar's returnAuthor: MITCHELL, Robert Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Briefly details the box-office performance of Pedro Almodo- var's VOLVER in its first few days in Spain. Plus a table showing the total gross of the director's last five films in Spain.
In: New Cinemas v4 n3 2006 Pages: 159-171
Title: Destiny, theatricality and identity in contemporary EuropeanAuthor: CANNING, Elaine Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Explores a selection of Spanish films made between 1996-2006 and how, in line with other European films, theatricality ha s been used by European cinema to reinvent itself. Article ends:"...cinema".
In: Sight and Sound v16 n10 October 2006 Page: 8
Title: The numbers: The power of PedroAuthor: GANT, Charles Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: A brief analysis of the UK box-office performance of Pedro Almodóvar's VOLVER on its opening week-end. Table shows Almo dóvar's films at the UK box-office (1990-2006), including CARNE TRÉMULA.
In: Studies in Hispanic Cinemas v3 n3 2006 Pages: 149-167
Title: Allegorising the body politic: Masculinity and history in...Author: PAVLOVIC,Tatjana Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Saura's El Jardín de las delicias (1970) and Almodóvar's Carne Trémula (1997)". Examines the relationship between the films'representation of disabled male bodies and Spanish history.
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v30 n2 2002 Pages: 115-118
Title: Rewriting Rendell: Pedro Almodóvar's Carne TrémulaAuthor: WILLEM, Linda M. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Comparative analysis of Ruth Rendell's novel Live Flesh and Pedro Almodóvar's filmic adaptation, CARNE TREMULA.
In: Film Review vSpec nNo.26 Year Book 1998/9 Page: 84
Title: Live fleshAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Short review.
In: 24 Images n91 Spring 1998 Pages: 46-47
Title: Cet obscur objet du sexeAuthor: ROY, André Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Premiere v11 n9 May 1998 Page: UK5 [UK Film Section]
Title: New filmsAuthor: MATHEOU, Demetrios Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Interview January 1998 Page: 44
Title: Keeping Up with the CojonesAuthor: MORLEY, Hugh Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief profile of actor Liberto Rabal with comments on his role in LIVE FLESH.
In: Encuadre n70 Apr-Jun 1998 Page: 84
Title: CríticaAuthor: PéREZ, Omar Article type: CreditsLanguage: Spanish
In: Kinetoscopio n43 1997 Pages: 71-74
Title: Cinco personajes en busca de su destinoAuthor: CASTRILLóN, María Lucía Article type: CreditsLanguage: Spanish
Description: Extended review
In: Cineinforme n703 November 1998 Page: 57
Title: 'Carne trémula' y Javier Bardem, en las candidaturas...Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: Spanish
Description: CARNE TRÉMULA is the most important Spanish film nominated for the 1998 European Film Awards
In: Cinema Papers n126 August 1998 Pages: 40-41
Title: Live Flesh (Carne tremula)Author: MORTIMER, Lorraine Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Movieline v9 n5 February 1998 Pages: 44-45
Title: Love LessonsAuthor: FARBER, Stephen Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Reviews DANGEROUS BEAUTY, TWO GIRLS AND A GUY, and LIVE FLESH, and comments on the portrayal of sex in Hollywood film.
In: Cineinforme n693/694 Jan/Feb 1998 Page: 48
Title: EstrenosArticle type: CreditsLanguage: Spanish
In: El Amante Cine n75 May 1998 Pages: 2-3
Title: Almodóvar, un director de cineAuthor: CASTAGNA, Gustavo J. Article type: CreditsLanguage: Spanish
In: Sight and Sound v8 n4 April 1998 Pages: 6-9
Title: Absolute precisionAuthor: Smith, Paul JulianArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An analysis of Pedro Almodóvar's visual and textual style in LIVE FLESH, an adaptation of a novel by Ruth Rendell.
In: Sight and Sound v8 n5 May 1998 Pages: 50-51
Title: ReviewsAuthor: ARROYO, José Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Ireland n65 Jun/Jul 1998 Page: 38
Title: Live FleshAuthor: TRAYNOR, Des Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review June 1998 Page: 23
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n108 June 1998 Page: 148
Title: Music soundtracks etc.Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A review of the soundtrack release for LIVE FLESH (1997).
In: Empire n108 June 1998 Page: 48
Title: New filmsAuthor: MURRAY, Giala Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Score Monthly v3 n3 Mar/Apr 1998 Page: 47
Title: Score: reviews of current releases on CDAuthor: BOND, Jeff Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A review of the new release on CD of the soundtrack to CARNE TRÉMULA (1997).
In: Screen International n1134 14 Nov 1997 Page: 10
Title: Live and kickingAuthor: GREEN, Jennifer Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: on the marketing
In: Premiere n248 November 1997 Pages: 88-89
Title: Pedro 'EN CHAIR ET ENOS'Author: LIBIOT, Eric Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Interview with Pedro Almodovar about his film CARNE TREMULA.
In: Premiere n248 November 1997 Page: 32
Title: [Premiere - n248 November 1997: no known title]Author: DIASTÈME Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Télérama n2477 02 Jul 1997 Page: 27
Title: L'homme dans la fouleAuthor: ALMODOVAR, Pedro Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Comment by Pedro Almodóvar
In: Cineinforme n681 January 1997 Page: 73
Title: ProduccionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: Spanish
Description: further cast details
In: Screen International n1095 14 Feb 1997 Page: 1
Title: [Screen International - n1095 14 Feb 1997: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: on the state of production
In: Screen International n1097 28 Feb 1997 Page: 27
Title: International productionAuthor: PUENTE, David Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1130 17 Oct 1997 Page: 37
Title: ReviewsAuthor: BROWN, Colin Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Le Film Francais n2655 07 Mar 1997 Page: 19,10
Title: La production françaiseArticle type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: French title and credits
In: Variety 13 Oct 1997 Page: 84
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: NESSELSON, Lisa Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Premiere n241 April 1997 Page: 98
Title: Almodovar saignantAuthor: G.V.[VERDIANI, Gilles] Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Production details.
In: Télérama n2477 02 Jul 1997 Pages: 24-27
Title: Enquête - Attachez-le!Author: HEYMANN, Danièle Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
In: Screen International n1123 29 Aug 1997 Page: 16,17
Title: Focus: European Autumn Preview: The PacemakersArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Preview of major European film releases during autumn 1997
In: Le Film Francais n2686 26 Sep 1997 Page: IV
Title: fiches filmsArticle type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Screen International n1051 29 Mar 1996 Page: 27
Title: European ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Date: 1997 (Copyright)Countries: Spain, FranceDirector: Pedro Almodóvar
Production company billing: ©El Deseo, S.A./CiBy 2000/France 3 El Deseo, S.A. presents an El Deseo, S.A., CiBy 2000/France 3 co-production Developed with the support of the European Script Fund Dolby SR digital In Colour Anamorphic [Panavision] Subtitles Film extract: Ensayo de un crimen (1955)
Synopsis: Set in Madrid. Victor and Helena have a fight at Helena's apartment. The police intervene and a gun is fired. These events lead to a complex inter-relationship of the lives of Victor, Helena, the two policemen David and Sancho, and Clara who David later meets through his marriage to Helena.
Genre: Drama
Releases
Date: 1997Country: FranceRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 101 mins
Date: May 2015Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 103 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Credits
(54)
Production Company: El Deseo, Production Company: CiBy 2000, Production Company: France 3 Cinéma, Producer: Agustín Almodóvar, Unit Manager: Imanol Echeverria, Unit Manager: Belén Bernuy, Carola Angulo, Production Manager: Alejandro Vazquez, Production Manager: Esther García, Production Supervisor (France): Aude Girard, Assistant Director: Pedro Lazaga, Assistant Director: Ana Muñoz, Assistant Director: Alvaro de Armiñan, Assistant Director (2nd): Covadonga R. Gamboa, Script Supervisor: Marisa Ibarra, Casting Director: Katrina Bayonas, Casting: Kuranda Films, Screenplay: Pedro Almodóvar, Screenplay: Ray Loriga, Screenplay: Jorge Guerricaechevarría, Based on the novel "Live Flesh" by: Ruth Rendell, Director of Photography: Affonso Beato, Camera Operator: Julio Madurga, Camera Operator: Joaquín Manchado, Steadicam Operator: Joaquín Manchado, Special Effects: Molina Efectos Especiales, Editor: José Salcedo, Art Director: Antxón Gómez, Set Decorator: Felipe de Paco, Costume Designer: José María de Cossío, Titles/Graphic Design: Studio Gatti, Optical Effects: Story Film/Pablo Núñez, Music: Alberto Iglesias, Music Performed by: Orquesta Sinfónica de Madrid, Orchestra Director: Tomás Garrido, Music Performed by (Harmonica): Antonio Serrano, Music Performed by (Mandolin): Antonio García De Diego, Miguel Iniesta, Music Performed by (Flute): Lucio Godoy, Music Performed by (Percussion): Alfredo Anaya, Music Performed by (Piano): Liliam Aria Castillo, Music Performed by (Harp): Susana Cermeño, Music Performed by (Clarinet): Antonio Goig, Music Performed by (Oboe/French Horn): Cayetano Castaño, Music Performed by (Portuguese Guitar): Armeño de Melo, Music Producer: Alberto Iglesias, Music Producer: Lucio Godoy, Music Recording: Antonio Olariaga, Music Recording: Raquel Fernández, Music Mixer: José Luis Crespo, Sound: Bernardo Menz, Mixer: J.A. Bermúdez, Sound Effects: Luis Castro
Cast
(14)
Francesca Neri (Elena), Javier Bardem (David), José Sancho (Sancho), Ángela Molina (Clara), Liberto Rabal (Victor Plaza), Penélope Cruz (Isabelle), Pilar Bardem (Dona Centro), Alex Ángulo (bus driver), Mariola Fuentes (Clementina), Elena Santonja (.), Yael Be (Chica), Joseph Molins (Josep), Daniel Lanchas (conductor), Maria Rosenfeldt (Niña)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(38)
In: Screen International n1543 7 Apr 2006 Page: 22Title: Almodovar's returnAuthor: MITCHELL, Robert Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Briefly details the box-office performance of Pedro Almodo- var's VOLVER in its first few days in Spain. Plus a table showing the total gross of the director's last five films in Spain.
In: New Cinemas v4 n3 2006 Pages: 159-171
Title: Destiny, theatricality and identity in contemporary EuropeanAuthor: CANNING, Elaine Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Explores a selection of Spanish films made between 1996-2006 and how, in line with other European films, theatricality ha s been used by European cinema to reinvent itself. Article ends:"...cinema".
In: Sight and Sound v16 n10 October 2006 Page: 8
Title: The numbers: The power of PedroAuthor: GANT, Charles Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: A brief analysis of the UK box-office performance of Pedro Almodóvar's VOLVER on its opening week-end. Table shows Almo dóvar's films at the UK box-office (1990-2006), including CARNE TRÉMULA.
In: Studies in Hispanic Cinemas v3 n3 2006 Pages: 149-167
Title: Allegorising the body politic: Masculinity and history in...Author: PAVLOVIC,Tatjana Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Saura's El Jardín de las delicias (1970) and Almodóvar's Carne Trémula (1997)". Examines the relationship between the films'representation of disabled male bodies and Spanish history.
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v30 n2 2002 Pages: 115-118
Title: Rewriting Rendell: Pedro Almodóvar's Carne TrémulaAuthor: WILLEM, Linda M. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Comparative analysis of Ruth Rendell's novel Live Flesh and Pedro Almodóvar's filmic adaptation, CARNE TREMULA.
In: Film Review vSpec nNo.26 Year Book 1998/9 Page: 84
Title: Live fleshAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Short review.
In: 24 Images n91 Spring 1998 Pages: 46-47
Title: Cet obscur objet du sexeAuthor: ROY, André Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Premiere v11 n9 May 1998 Page: UK5 [UK Film Section]
Title: New filmsAuthor: MATHEOU, Demetrios Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Interview January 1998 Page: 44
Title: Keeping Up with the CojonesAuthor: MORLEY, Hugh Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief profile of actor Liberto Rabal with comments on his role in LIVE FLESH.
In: Encuadre n70 Apr-Jun 1998 Page: 84
Title: CríticaAuthor: PéREZ, Omar Article type: CreditsLanguage: Spanish
In: Kinetoscopio n43 1997 Pages: 71-74
Title: Cinco personajes en busca de su destinoAuthor: CASTRILLóN, María Lucía Article type: CreditsLanguage: Spanish
Description: Extended review
In: Cineinforme n703 November 1998 Page: 57
Title: 'Carne trémula' y Javier Bardem, en las candidaturas...Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: Spanish
Description: CARNE TRÉMULA is the most important Spanish film nominated for the 1998 European Film Awards
In: Cinema Papers n126 August 1998 Pages: 40-41
Title: Live Flesh (Carne tremula)Author: MORTIMER, Lorraine Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Movieline v9 n5 February 1998 Pages: 44-45
Title: Love LessonsAuthor: FARBER, Stephen Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Reviews DANGEROUS BEAUTY, TWO GIRLS AND A GUY, and LIVE FLESH, and comments on the portrayal of sex in Hollywood film.
In: Cineinforme n693/694 Jan/Feb 1998 Page: 48
Title: EstrenosArticle type: CreditsLanguage: Spanish
In: El Amante Cine n75 May 1998 Pages: 2-3
Title: Almodóvar, un director de cineAuthor: CASTAGNA, Gustavo J. Article type: CreditsLanguage: Spanish
In: Sight and Sound v8 n4 April 1998 Pages: 6-9
Title: Absolute precisionAuthor: Smith, Paul JulianArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An analysis of Pedro Almodóvar's visual and textual style in LIVE FLESH, an adaptation of a novel by Ruth Rendell.
In: Sight and Sound v8 n5 May 1998 Pages: 50-51
Title: ReviewsAuthor: ARROYO, José Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Ireland n65 Jun/Jul 1998 Page: 38
Title: Live FleshAuthor: TRAYNOR, Des Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review June 1998 Page: 23
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n108 June 1998 Page: 148
Title: Music soundtracks etc.Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A review of the soundtrack release for LIVE FLESH (1997).
In: Empire n108 June 1998 Page: 48
Title: New filmsAuthor: MURRAY, Giala Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Score Monthly v3 n3 Mar/Apr 1998 Page: 47
Title: Score: reviews of current releases on CDAuthor: BOND, Jeff Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A review of the new release on CD of the soundtrack to CARNE TRÉMULA (1997).
In: Screen International n1134 14 Nov 1997 Page: 10
Title: Live and kickingAuthor: GREEN, Jennifer Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: on the marketing
In: Premiere n248 November 1997 Pages: 88-89
Title: Pedro 'EN CHAIR ET ENOS'Author: LIBIOT, Eric Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Interview with Pedro Almodovar about his film CARNE TREMULA.
In: Premiere n248 November 1997 Page: 32
Title: [Premiere - n248 November 1997: no known title]Author: DIASTÈME Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Télérama n2477 02 Jul 1997 Page: 27
Title: L'homme dans la fouleAuthor: ALMODOVAR, Pedro Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Comment by Pedro Almodóvar
In: Cineinforme n681 January 1997 Page: 73
Title: ProduccionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: Spanish
Description: further cast details
In: Screen International n1095 14 Feb 1997 Page: 1
Title: [Screen International - n1095 14 Feb 1997: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: on the state of production
In: Screen International n1097 28 Feb 1997 Page: 27
Title: International productionAuthor: PUENTE, David Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1130 17 Oct 1997 Page: 37
Title: ReviewsAuthor: BROWN, Colin Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Le Film Francais n2655 07 Mar 1997 Page: 19,10
Title: La production françaiseArticle type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: French title and credits
In: Variety 13 Oct 1997 Page: 84
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: NESSELSON, Lisa Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Premiere n241 April 1997 Page: 98
Title: Almodovar saignantAuthor: G.V.[VERDIANI, Gilles] Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Production details.
In: Télérama n2477 02 Jul 1997 Pages: 24-27
Title: Enquête - Attachez-le!Author: HEYMANN, Danièle Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
In: Screen International n1123 29 Aug 1997 Page: 16,17
Title: Focus: European Autumn Preview: The PacemakersArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Preview of major European film releases during autumn 1997
In: Le Film Francais n2686 26 Sep 1997 Page: IV
Title: fiches filmsArticle type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Screen International n1051 29 Mar 1996 Page: 27
Title: European ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English