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Bad Education

2004 · 105 min · Director: Pedro Almodóvar

Bad Education (2004) is a crime film, directed by Pedro Almodóvar. It stars Gael García Bernal and Fele Martínez. The 105-minute film holds an audience score of 7.4/10.

What Bad Education Is About

Pedro Almodóvar's 2004 film follows a director visited by an old schoolfriend with a screenplay. The text describes their childhood. Not everything written in it is true. The film builds stories inside a story; the narrative makes abuse by a priest, and its consequences years later, its real subject. Gael García Bernal leads. It was shot in Spanish. The structure is deliberately kept close to film noir. Who it's for: those who like layered, formal cinema. Who it's not for: viewers who cannot take child abuse; the film places it at its centre.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bad Education about?

Pedro Almodóvar's 2004 film follows a director visited by an old schoolfriend with a screenplay. The text describes their childhood.

Where can I watch Bad Education?

Bad Education is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Bad Education?

Bad Education runs for 105 minutes (1h 45m).

When did Bad Education come out?

Bad Education was released in 2004.

Who directed Bad Education?

Bad Education was directed by Pedro Almodóvar.

Who stars in Bad Education?

Bad Education stars Gael García Bernal, Fele Martínez, Daniel Giménez Cacho, Lluís Homar.

What is Bad Education's rating?

Bad Education holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 7.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 77 out of 100.

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