Pedro Almodóvar

Pedro Almodóvar

1949-09-24

Biography

Pedro Almodóvar Caballero (born 25 September 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.

Also appears in

¡Ay, Carmen!

¡Ay, Carmen!

5.3

The Human Voice Q&A With Pedro Almodovar And Tilda Swinton, Hosted By Mark Kermode

The Human Voice Q&A With Pedro Almodovar And Tilda Swinton, Hosted By Mark Kermode

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Pictures of Europe

Pictures of Europe

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Life Remote Control

Life Remote Control

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Wandering Heart

Wandering Heart

5.0

50 años de... Canciones

50 años de... Canciones

5.0

Almodóvar, l’insolent de la Mancha

Almodóvar, l’insolent de la Mancha

8.7

Icónica Chamorro

Icónica Chamorro

2.0

Words in Progress

Words in Progress

4.0

The Making of All About My Mother

The Making of All About My Mother

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The Making of Pain and Glory

The Making of Pain and Glory

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Untied! Reflections on Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!

Untied! Reflections on Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!

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The Making of The Skin I Live In

The Making of The Skin I Live In

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Arrebatados: recordando a Iván Zulueta

Arrebatados: recordando a Iván Zulueta

6.0

Making Parallel Mothers

Making Parallel Mothers

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Around Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

Around Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

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Tiempos de constitución

Tiempos de constitución

3.0

Frenesí en la gran ciudad

Frenesí en la gran ciudad

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Pablo G. del Amo, un montador de ilusiones

Pablo G. del Amo, un montador de ilusiones

6.0

Brunes et Blondes

Brunes et Blondes

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