Pedro Almodóvar
Pedro Almodóvar Caballero (born September 25, 1949) is a Spanish film director, screenwriter and producer.
Almodóvar is arguably the most successful and internationally known Spanish filmmaker of his generation. His films, marked by complex narratives, employ the codes of melodrama and use elements of pop culture, popular songs, irreverent humor, strong colors, glossy décor and LGBT themes. Desire, passion, family and identity are among Almodóvar’s most prevalent themes. His films enjoy a worldwide following and he has become a major figure on the stage of world cinema.
He founded Spanish film production company El Deseo S.A. with his younger brother Agustín Almodóvar who has produced almost all of Pedro’s films. He was elected a Foreign Honorary Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2001.
Almodóvar is arguably the most successful and internationally known Spanish filmmaker of his generation. His films, marked by complex narratives, employ the codes of melodrama and use elements of pop culture, popular songs, irreverent humor, strong colors, glossy décor and LGBT themes. Desire, passion, family and identity are among Almodóvar’s most prevalent themes. His films enjoy a worldwide following and he has become a major figure on the stage of world cinema.
He founded Spanish film production company El Deseo S.A. with his younger brother Agustín Almodóvar who has produced almost all of Pedro’s films. He was elected a Foreign Honorary Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2001.
Known For
54 titles
¡Ay, Carmen!
Pictures of Europe
Words in Progress
Brunes et Blondes
A Man Called Autumn Flower
Todos los nombres de Sara
God Save the Queens
Untied! Reflections on Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!
El viaje de Julieta
Wandering Heart
Chavela
The Making of All About My Mother
Once Upon a Time… All About My Mother
50 años de... Canciones
Pablo G. del Amo, un montador de ilusiones
What's a Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This?
Almodóvar, l'insolent de la Mancha
Life Remote Control
The Making of Volver
Frenesí en la gran ciudad
Impressions from the Shoot: Making Bad Education
The Human Voice Q&A With Pedro Almodovar And Tilda Swinton, Hosted By Mark Kermode
Arrebatados: recordando a Iván Zulueta
The Making of The Skin I Live In
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