45 years ago, this young director appeared as he noticed as it was in his first film and then he became a legend

The first movie with scandal scent

In 1980, Spain discovered Peppy, Lucy, Bomb, and other girls in the neighborhood, the young director’s first feature film is already very bold … we are talking about Pedro Almodwar. The film, which was shot by a modest budget and 16 mm, reflects the assumption of Movida Madrilene, this post-burkist cultural movement, where art and discrepancies were finally expressed after the 36-year-old dictatorship.

The intrigue was followed by three unusual women: Peppy (Carmen Maura), an independent young woman trying to take revenge on a police officer who was raped; Lucy (Eve Siva), a masochistic housewife who is trapped in devastating marriage; And bomb (Alaska), Sadist Rocker. Together, they create an explosive trio, break the taboo and energy in the traditional meanings of ultra -conservative Spain.

Corrosive humor, provocation and visual ascension – fortunately, the Almodovar style was best developed – the film was distinguished by the Spanish society in search of liberation, both sexy and artistic.

“General Erects” Scene: A subversive manifestation

Among the memorable sequence of the film, this is best represented by the director’s provocative soul. During a steady party, the master of the ceremonies, performed by the Almodwarar, organizes absurd and raw competition: Measure the size of the participants’ erected sex. This scene, both provocative and burrical, perfectly reflects the standards of refusal and striving for freedom, which makes the film and its author.

At that time, this scene was directly offended by the morality of the Franco regime that had just disbanded. To become visible, which was previously taboo, the Almodern provoke provoking a political act. Limbing from vulgarity far away, the moment is the declaration of artistic and sexual freedom, which is marked by the beginning of a career where the courage would be a queen.

When inappropriate becomes a cult

Today, Peppy, Lucy, Bomb … is considered a cult work, a perceived symbol of Spain. This first test has already announced precious topics for Almodwarari: genre fluid, complexity of human relationships, and rebellion against established standards.

Despite the technical and narrative drawbacks, the film has raw energy that continues to charm. The scene of the “general erections”, which was previously unclear, is now perceived as a central part of the cultural revolution of the 80’s. Pedro Almodern, a beginner at the time, has already confirmed that nothing will slow down his creativity or the desire to cease his desire for the status quo.

Peppy, Lucy, Bomb and other girls in the neighborhood are now available on Mubis, on the feast of the cycle It is not coming out Where you can also find cult films (Paris burning, born in the fire) or (re -) discovering the emblem of new movie theater (watermelon, living end).