Marisa Paredes

Acting

Marisa Paredes

Born April 3, 1946 · Madrid, Spain

Died December 17, 2024 · aged 78

María Luisa Paredes Bartolomé, (3 April 1946-17 December 2024) born in Madrid was better known in showbusiness as Marisa Paredes. She was a Spanish actress known for All About My Mother and Life is Beautiful.

Known For

Life Is BeautifulLife Is Beautiful · 1997
Life Is Beautiful
★ 8.41997
MovieComedyDrama
A touching story of an Italian book seller of Jewish ancestry who lives in his own little fairy tale. His creative and happy life would come to an abrupt halt when his entire family is deported to a concentration camp during World War II. While locked up he tries to convince his son that the whole thing is just a game.
The Skin I Live InThe Skin I Live In · 2011
The Skin I Live In
★ 7.52011
MovieDramaHorror
A brilliant plastic surgeon creates a synthetic skin that withstands any kind of damage. His guinea pig: a mysterious and volatile woman who holds the key to his obsession.
All About My MotherAll About My Mother · 1999
All About My Mother
★ 7.61999
MovieComedyDrama
Following the tragic death of her teenage son, Manuela travels from Madrid to Barcelona in an attempt to contact the long-estranged father the boy never knew. She reunites with an old friend, an outspoken transgender sex worker, and befriends a troubled actress and a pregnant, HIV-positive nun.
The Devil's BackboneThe Devil's Backbone · 2001
The Devil's Backbone
★ 7.32001
MovieFantasyDrama
Spain, 1939. In the last days of the Spanish Civil War, the young Carlos arrives at the Santa Lucía orphanage, where he will make friends and enemies as he follows the quiet footsteps of a mysterious presence eager for revenge.
Talk to HerTalk to Her · 2002
Talk to Her
★ 7.62002
MovieDramaRomance
Two men share an odd friendship while they care for two women who are both in deep comas.
High HeelsHigh Heels · 1991
High Heels
★ 7.01991
MovieDramaComedy
After being estranged for 15 years, flamboyant actress Becky del Paramo re-enters her daughter Rebeca's life when she comes to perform a concert. Rebeca, she finds, is now married to one of Becky's ex-lovers, Manuel. The mother and daughter begin making up for lost time, when suddenly, a murder occurs...
The Limits of ControlThe Limits of Control · 2009
The Limits of Control
★ 6.02009
MovieCrimeDrama
A mysterious stranger works outside the law and keeps his objectives hidden, trusting no one. While his demeanor is paradoxically focused and dreamlike all at once, he embarks on a journey that not only takes him across Spain, but also through his own consciousness.
The Flower of My SecretThe Flower of My Secret · 1995
The Flower of My Secret
★ 6.81995
MovieDramaRomance
Middle-aged romance author Leo writes under a pseudonym, since she despises her own work. At home, her husband, who works overseas, is distant both physically and emotionally. As she reevaluates her life and writing, Leo is led to an unexpected relationship with Ángel, a sensitive newspaper editor.

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