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Pedro Almodóvar

Pedro Almodóvar

Directing · Born 1949-09-25 · Calzada de Calatrava, Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

IMDb

19 titles in this catalog with a median Balasaur Score of 74. The 2000s rate best: median 80 across 4 titles. Pedro Almodóvar appears most often alongside Penélope Cruz (7 titles), Antonio Banderas (5), Rossy de Palma (5).

Biography

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.

Acting 59

Writing 41

Directing 40

Production 18

Art 1

Sound 1