Saturday Afternoon Movie “Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown” (1988)
Step into the vibrant, chaotic, and irresistibly stylish world of Pedro Almodóvar in this sharp-witted Spanish comedy that defined an era. The film follows Pepa, a voice actress whose life unravels most spectacularly after her lover disappears without explanation. As she searches for answers, her apartment turns into a whirlwind intersection of ex-lovers, eccentric strangers, a suitcase full of questionable gazpacho, and the kind of emotional mayhem that somehow feels both hilarious and painfully relatable.
Bold, colorful, and full of Almodóvar’s unmistakable flair, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown takes heartbreak and turns it into a dizzying, stylish ride through love, identity, and sheer human chaos. Catch this cult classic during a special New York community screening — free, open to all, and guaranteed to leave you delightfully off-balance.
Time: 2:00-4:00 pm EST
Free!
