From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: Oscar(R) Winner Tim Robbins and Sarah Polley Star in a Powerful and Moving Story of Secrets and Love From Executive Producer Pedro Almodovar, 'The Secret Life of Words'

From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: Oscar(R) Winner Tim Robbins and Sarah Polley Star in a Powerful and Moving Story of Secrets and Love From Executive Producer Pedro Almodovar, 'The Secret Life of Words'

An Extraordinary Story of Romance and Redemption Available on DVD May 8, 2007 From Universal Studios Home Entertainment

'Powerful...evocative.' - Stephen Holden, New York Times

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., April 17 /PRNewswire/ -- A fragile kinship between two lost souls unexpectedly blossoms into a life-changing relationship in "The Secret Life of Words," available on DVD May 8, 2007 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Oscar(R) winner Tim Robbins ("Mystic River," "The Shawshank Redemption") and Sarah Polley ("Dawn of the Dead," "My Life Without Me") are mesmerizing as two strangers whose hidden pasts bring them together. Academy Award(R) winner Julie Christie ("Darling"), Eddie Marsan ("The Illusionist") and Javier Camara ("Talk to Her") contribute affecting performances to this poignant story. Written and directed by Isabel Coixet ("My Life Without Me"), "The Secret Life of Words" is a remarkable and unconventional love story that builds to an unforgettable climax. Oscar(R)-winning filmmaker Pedro Almodovar ("Talk to Her," "Volver") is executive producer of this moving story about the healing power of emotional communication.

"The Secret Life of Words" screened to great acclaim at the Berlin and Venice International Film Festivals. Critics marveled at its depth and sensitivity, with Stephen Holden of the New York Times declaring it a film that "glows with humanity." "Remarkably compelling," raves Jack Mathews of the New York Daily News, saying that "The Secret Life of Words" is "one you won't soon forget." The DVD is priced at $29.98 S.R.P.

SYNOPSIS

Academy Award(R) winner Tim Robbins stars opposite Sarah Polley in this poignant tale of love from write/director Isabel Coixet and Oscar(R)-winning executive producer Pedro Almodovar. Powerfully acted and critically acclaimed, "The Secret Life of Words" is a moving story about discovering love and hope when least expected. A wounded oil worker forms an unlikely and emotional relationship with a nurse based on his need to divulge the secrets of his past and break through her mysterious silence about her own identity. Jack Mathews of the New York Daily News calls it "remarkably compelling ... one you won't soon forget."

CAST AND FILMMAKERS
Directed By: Isabel Coixet
Written By: Isabel Coixet
Produced By: Esther Garcia
Executive Produced By: Pedro Almodovar, Agustin Almodovar, Jaume Roures
Director of Photography: Jean-Claude Larrieu
Editor: Irene Blecua
Production Designer: Pierre-Francoise Limbosch
Costume Designers: Tatiana Hernandez
Cast: Tim Robbins, Sarah Polley, Julie Christie, Eddie Marsan, Javier
Camara, Sverre Anker Ousdal, Steven Mackintosh

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
DVD
Street Date: May 8, 2007
Copyright: 2007 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Price: $29.98 SRP
Selection Number: 62100342
Running Time: 1 Hour 56 Minutes
Layers: DVD-9 (Single Sided)
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1)
Rating: NR
Technical Info: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, English SDH, French
and Spanish Subtitles

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CONTACTS

Universal Studios Home Entertainment
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Vice President, Publicity
(818) 777-1391

Stacey Leinson
Print Publicity, on behalf of USHE
(818) 777-0523

Source: Universal Studios Home Entertainment

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