Review of The Flower of My Secret (1995) by Marcus W — 11 Dec 2012

A story of life imitating art imitating life.

This review of The Flower of My Secret (1995) was written by Marcus W on 11 Dec 2012.

The Flower of My Secret has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ripö M (410) on 02 May 2009

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By Steve S (3,182) on 07 Jun 2011

This is the earliest work I've seen of his to date, and to me it saids so much about his later films, everything seems tied together somehow…

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By Gregory W (1,059) on 09 Apr 2009

Interesting how others say it isn't their favourite Almodovar film. Granted it's not mine either but it is still wonderful…

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By Tristan G (720) on 02 May 2009

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By Juampa G (20) on 10 May 2011

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