Volver: A sparkling homage to women

Pedro Almodóvar’s Volver (Pathé, €24.99) sees the brilliant Penelope Cruz and Carmen Maura reunite with the acclaimed Spanish director.

This very witty take on three generations of women, one of whom returns from the dead to offer a helping hand, sparkles with some magic moments in a world in which men die young and the ladies prove their worth.

In the hands of Almodóvar this is a beautiful film and another homage to women.

Among the extras are a good audio commentary by Almodóvar and Cruz, an interview with the former, several interviews and a documentary on the director.