Átame!

The Brief

Almodóvar’s controversial comedy. Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! blends horror and dark romantic comedy and stands as one of Pedro Almodóvar’s most provocative works. Ricky (Antonio Banderas), recently released from a psychiatric institution, kidnaps the woman he loves in the hope that she will come to love him back. His obsession centers on Marina (Victoria Abril), an actress caught in his manic dream of a “normal” family life. The film builds toward a troubling conclusion, often described as a kind of Stockholm-syndrome happy ending. Despite its disturbing themes, the film is unmistakably Almodóvar: campy, colorful, and filled with exaggerated characters, bold primary colors, and religious symbolism. These elements invite a reading of the film as dark satire - a critique of heteronormative conventions and romantic myths. But does it succeed as critique, or does it veer dangerously close to misogyny? A post-screening discussion will explore these questions and consider whether the film invites multiple interpretations - or remains a provocative, unruly experiment. Good to know: * Language: Spanish * Subtitles: Norwegian * Age rating: 15 years