Pedro Almodóvar

About

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.

Known for

La bola negraMovie • 2026EurotrashSeries • 1993Parallel MothersMovie • 2021The Skin I Live InMovie • 2011Wild TalesMovie • 2014Bitter ChristmasMovie • 2026The Room Next DoorMovie • 2024All About My MotherMovie • 1999Pain and GloryMovie • 2019SirātMovie • 2025ZamaMovie • 2017Broken EmbracesMovie • 2009VolverMovie • 2006Strange Way of LifeMovie • 2023Bad EducationMovie • 2004Talk to HerMovie • 2002Women on the Verge of a Nervous BreakdownMovie • 1988Live FleshMovie • 1997Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!Movie • 1990My Life Without MeMovie • 2003KikaMovie • 1993Law of DesireMovie • 1987I'm So Excited!Movie • 2013Labyrinth of PassionMovie • 1982