Penelope Cruz: Actress Penelope Cruz speaks out on domestic violence: Here’s what she thinks

Actress Penelope Cruz’s new film, L’Immensita, shows her dealing with a physically abusive husband and how she lands in a mental institution because of it. Cruz says she doesn’t think her character is crazy and feels the character is trapped in her family, her body, and her home. She thinks the character has no escape from the world and the situation she finds herself in. The character is oppressed, has no plan B, and can’t take it anymore.

The trap

Penelope Cruz added that many women around the world are trapped in their homes and pretend everything is fine in front of their children to survive. She said she had done seven films with Pedro and played a mother in five, which is no coincidence. She said she is interested in what is going on in each family and has strong maternal instincts.

Difficulties in family life

The Immensita tackles many critical issues, and domestic violence is one of them. It is based on Crialese’s memory of her transition from female to male, a closed-minded abusive father, and a difficult family life. Adriana is the eldest daughter (12 years old) in the film and wants to be a boy. Adriana rejects her gender and her name, which upsets the balance of her family. Crialese said her transition from female to male is very different from the journey of children today. The main thing is to transform and manage this pain.

FAQs

Q. What is Penelope Cruz’s new movie based on?

A. Penelope Cruz’s new film, L’Immensita, shows her dealing with a physically abusive husband and how she lands in a mental institution because of it.

Q. In how many films has Penelope Cruz played a mother?

A. Penelope Cruz has made seven films with Pedro and played a mother in five.