Penelope Cruz is a talented Spanish actress, model and just a very beautiful woman. As a teenager, young Penelope dreamed about the world of cinema, she went around many agencies, but everywhere she was rejected because of her too young age. The girl did not back down from her goal, and luck soon smiled at her. At 15, she starred in a video, at 16 received an offer to broadcast, and at 17 took part in the filming of an erotic series.
Her first major role was Sylvia in the film Ham, Ham. After the premiere, Penelope received the status of a sex symbol. In her career there have been many breakthroughs and recessions. Her filmography is quite diverse, but it is generally accepted that Penelope is an actress of a dramatic genre.
In addition to her acting career, Cruz was successfully engaged in the modeling business, was a representative - the “face” of various companies. Of course, most viewers know her as a talented actress.
This article presents a selection of the best films with Penelope Cruz in the title role: delightful thrillers and dramas with her participation.
10. Ma Ma (2015)
«Mum"- a tragic story about a terrible disease. This film must be watched by those people who are desperate and think that everything is lost.
The main character, a woman named Magda. She is raising her son alone, her husband exchanged her for a young lover. Another blow of fate: Magda finds out that she has breast cancer.
Soon she met a man who would have a big impact on her life. He lost his whole family, but he can give Magda hope ...
9. Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)
In film "Vicky Cristina Barcelona"Cruz played a supporting role, but she had a great influence on her future career, the actress received an Oscar.
Two young American women Vicki and Christina go on a trip. Barcelona On vacation, girls get acquainted with the artist, he sympathizes with both and can not make a choice.
The situation is even more complicated when his ex-wife, who was played by Penelope, returns to the artist. This woman has an explosive temperament and a bright appearance. It seems that she believes that relations with her ex-husband can still be returned to the previous level ...
8. Do not leave (2004)
The drama, based on the novel of the same name by the Italian writer Margaret Mazzantini. The film has a non-linear construction, events are replaced by the recollections of the main characters.
This working day of surgeon Timoteo was overshadowed by a tragic event. His daughter Angela, who had an accident on a motorcycle, was brought to the hospital. In the window, a man notices a woman sitting on a chair in the middle of the sidewalk. He does not see her face, but knows who she is. This is Italy, a woman from the past, the heroine of Penelope. Timoteo begin to torment heavy memories.
«Don't go away"Is a film about the love of a successful surgeon and a poor emigrant, which will make you think about serious issues. Passion, feelings, emotions, broken fates - not all love stories have a happy ending.
7. Open hugs (2009)
«Open arms"—A romantic thriller about love. The viewer is immersed in the memories of the blind screenwriter and director Harry Kane. This is a fictitious name under which he lives for the past 14 years. He has no one but girlfriend Judith and her son Diego.
Once a man comes to Harry, he introduces himself as a director and says that he would like to make an autobiographical film about Kane. The man refuses him, but Diego is adamant, he wants to find out the reason for such strange behavior, because this is a very good offer. Harry reluctantly tells him his love story. He was once a famous director. The man was loved by actress Lena, who was the producer’s mistress ...
6. Vanilla Sky (2001)
Remake of the movie Open Your Eyes. The protagonist of the film "Vanilla Sky»David Ames is a handsome, rich playboy who enjoys great success with women. He has everything that you can dream of: his own business, an expensive apartment, a prestigious car, a beautiful girlfriend.
Everything was fine until David met Sophia. He decided to leave Juliana, and after a scene of jealousy he got into a car accident. The guy survived, but his face suffered. He ceased to be handsome, but Sofia did not leave him.
But Ames could not accept his new mutilated face and decided on a series of operations. A new life begins ...
In this film, Penelope Cruz played the role of Sofia.
5. Everyone knows (2018)
«Everybody knows"- Spanish film, which also came out under the name"Labyrinths of the past". The main roles were played by the incomparable Penelope and Javier Bardem.
Laura long ago left a small town where she spent her childhood and youth. Now she lives in Buenos Aires. Laura is married, she has two children. Sister invites her to a wedding. Of course, a woman cannot refuse her.
Together with the children, she comes to her hometown. During the celebration, her daughter is kidnapped. The criminals demand a huge amount in ransom, her former lover Paco comes to the rescue of Laura ...
4. Return (2006)
In film "ReturnPenelope appears in the image of the attractive Spanish woman Raimunda. A woman lives with an unemployed husband who loves to drink. Her daughter is growing up. To provide for his family, Raimund works a lot.
Events succeed each other, dramas, new characters. This story is rather confusing, director Pedro Almodovar said that it can be described in one phrase: "grandmother, mother, daughter, ghosts and tango. "
3. Cocaine (2001)
The film tells about the life of smuggler George Young. This is a real character, one of the key figures in the cocaine trade in the USA (70s - 80s).
George is an ordinary guy who really wanted to become rich. He did not find a better way to build his drug empire. He created a market, his clients became the richest and most famous Americans. He received everything - money, luxury, recognition ...
In this film, Penelope was offered to play the role of the cunning beauty Mirta Young.
2. Born twice (2012)
Italian Gemma with his teenage son goes on a trip to Sarajevo. Goiko's old friend invited her here. She once met her husband Diego here. He worked as a photographer, it was 1984, the Olympic Games.
A beautiful love story, but family well-being did not last long. Diego found out that Gemma was barren. The couple tried to adopt a child, but could not get permission.
The main characters of “Born twice” found a way out. A woman named Asuka agrees to have a baby for them. The civil war begins ...
The film is based on a book by Margaret Mazzantini. Many viewers called it "peculiar and incomprehensible." In order to understand what the film is all about, they advised reading the novel. Apparently, there you can find answers to all exciting questions.
1. Open your eyes (1997)
This film has already been mentioned above. It was re-shot in 2001. Surprisingly, Penelope played inOpen your eyes", And in" Vanilla Sky. " This is the story of lucky Cesar. A handsome and rich young man - what else do women need?
His girlfriend Nuria learns that the beloved is not indifferent to Sofia (Penelope), the girl of his best friend. Nuria is having an accident. Cesar survives, but his face is disfigured. He cannot get used to a new life, it seems that everything is lost.
Soon, Cesar was offered to restore his face, a new revolutionary method appeared. The guy does not yet know that his life will turn into a nightmare.