Pepi, Luci, Bom (1980)

6.1Not Rated82 minDirector: Pedro Almodóvar

1980 film by Pedro Almodóvar

Pepi, Luci, Bom (Spanish: Pepi, Luci, Bom y otras chicas del montón; also known as Pepi, Luci, Bom and Other Girls Like Mom and Pepi, Luci, Bom and Other Girls on the Heap) is a 1980 Spanish black comedy film written and directed by Pedro Almodóvar. Starring Carmen Maura, Eva Siva, Alaska and Félix Rotaeta, the plot follows the wild adventures of three friends: Pepi, an independent modern woman; Luci, a mousy, masochistic housewife; and Bom, a lesbian punk rock singer.

Pepi, Luci, Bom is Almodóvar's first feature film. It was shot in 16 mm and blown up to 35 mm for its theatrical release. It became a cult film, emblematic of La Movida Madrileña, a period characterised by a sense of cultural and sexual freedom.

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FAQ

What is Pepi, Luci, Bom about?
Pepi, Luci, Bom (1980) — Almodovar's first film of life in Madrid during the punk era and not one for the squeamish. He covers everything from drugs and sexual violence, to female masochism.
Is Pepi, Luci, Bom based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Pepi, Luci, Bom scary?
Content rating: Not Rated. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.