This funny and sometimes very moving film won the Best Foreign Film Oscar this year.

Spain's Pedro Almodovar (Tie Me Up Tie Me Down, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown) directs this interesting character study that packs a lot of emotional punch.

All About My Mother centers around a woman who must put her life back together after a terrible tragedy takes place. During her healing process, she meets an odd assortment of characters including a pregnant nun, a prostitute undergoing a sex change, and a heroin-addicted actress. Although the subject matter is deep at times, it's also refreshingly funny and quite unpredictable.

Some dramatic moments in the film fall a bit short, but thanks to stunning performances from Cecilia Roth, Penelope Cruz, and Marisa Paredes, the film never lacks heart.

Almodovar has created a unique movie experience with strong performances. He covers a lot of topics but he does so with great creativity and finesse.