Pedro Almodóvar
Known For
Directing
Born
1949-09-25 in Calzada de Calatrava, Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
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.
Most Known For
The Graham Norton Show
as Self
La Revuelta
as Self - Guest
The Oscars
as Self
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
as Self
Faut Voir - L'hebdo cinéma
as Self - Guest
Directors on Directors
as Self
La Noche D
as Self - Guest
Lo + plus
as Self - Guest
Chavela
as Self
Wandering Heart
as Self
Alaska Revelada
as Self
Pictures of Europe
as Self
Madonna: Truth or Dare
as Self
Law of Desire
as Dependiente ferretería (uncredited)
Pedro x Javis
as Self
Late motiv
as Pedro Almodóvar
Matador
as Francisco Montesinos (uncredited)
Labyrinth of Passion
as Singer / Director (uncredited)
Brunes et Blondes
as Self
