Remembering Spanish cinema legend Marisa Paredes

By Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

Published December 20, 2024 at 5:23 PM EST

Marisa Paredes, a legend in Spanish cinema, died this week at 78. Paredes starred in a series of Pedro Almodovar films, including Dark Habits, High Heels, and All About My Mother.

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Isabella Gomez Sarmiento is a production assistant with Weekend Edition.

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