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.
Movie | Todos los nombres de Sara | Self - Filmmaker (archive footage) | 2019-12-15 |
Movie | Chavela | Self | 2017-06-16 |
Series | Late Motiv | Pedro Almodóvar | 2016-01-11 |
Series | Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter | Self | 2015-08-02 |
Movie | Wandering Heart | Self | 2009-07-24 |
Movie | 50 años de... Canciones | Self (archive footage) | 2009-11-12 |
Movie | Killers Kill, Dead Men Die | The Club Owner | 2007-03-13 |
Series | The Graham Norton Show | Self | 2007-02-22 |
Movie | El Calentito | Himself (archive footage) (uncredited) | 2005-06-24 |
Movie | Pablo G. del Amo, un montador de ilusiones | Self | 2005-11-18 |
Movie | Madonna: Truth or Dare | Self | 1991-05-10 |
Series | La mujer de tu vida | Unknown | 1990-02-09 |
Movie | Law of Desire | Dependiente ferretería (uncredited) | 1987-02-07 |
Movie | Matador | Francisco Montesinos (uncredited) | 1986-03-07 |
Movie | What Have I Done to Deserve This? | Play-Back 'La bien pagá' | 1984-10-25 |
Movie | Dark Habits | Passagier in Bus (uncredited) | 1983-10-03 |
Movie | Labyrinth of Passion | Singer / Director (uncredited) | 1982-09-29 |
Movie | Pepi, Luci, Bom | Maestro de Ceremonias (uncredited) | 1980-10-27 |
Movie | Rapture | Gloria's Voice (voice) (uncredited) | 1980-06-09 |
Movie | What's a Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This? | Unknown | 1978-08-16 |
Movie | A Man Called Autumn Flower | Lola Nicaragua, la Reina de la Banana | 1978-09-24 |
Movie | Tiempos de constitución | Unknown | 1978-09-16 |
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