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Pedro Almodóvar Caballero (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈpeðɾo almoˈðoβaɾ kaβaˈʝeɾo]; born 25 September 1949) is a Spanish film director, screenwriter and author. His films are marked by melodrama , irreverent humour, bold colour, glossy décor, quotations from popular culture, and complex narratives.
Pedro Almodóvar. The most internationally acclaimed Spanish filmmaker since Luis Buñuel was born in a small town (Calzada de Calatrava) in the impoverished Spanish region of La Mancha. He arrived in Madrid in 1968, and survived by selling used items in the flea-market called El Rastro.
Arguably the most popular and important filmmaker to have emerged from Spain, director Pedro Almodovar remained faithful to his native Spain for the entirety of his career in order to assure...
Pedro Almodóvar. Writer: Talk to Her. The most internationally acclaimed Spanish filmmaker since Luis Buñuel was born in a small town (Calzada de Calatrava) in the impoverished Spanish region of La Mancha.
1. All About My Mother. 1999 1h 41m R. 7.8 (104K) Rate. 87 Metascore. A comedy-drama about a bereaved mother, an overwrought actress, her jealous lover, and a pregnant nun. Director Pedro Almodóvar Stars Cecilia Roth Marisa Paredes Candela Peña. 2. Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. 1988 1h 28m R. 7.5 (47K) Rate. 85 Metascore.
Feb 27, 2022 · As “Parallel Mothers” heads into the Oscar race, with nominations for Best Actress Penelope Cruz and Best Original Score for Alberto Iglesias, look back at Almodóvar’s 15 best films — at ...
Sep 15, 2023 · Pedro Almodóvar and I are discussing green jackets, specifically the vibrant one worn by Pedro Pascal’s cowboy in the Spanish director’s new Western, Strange Way of Life.
Jun 13, 2024 · Pedro Almodovar, Spanish filmmaker known for colorful and melodramatic films that often feature sexual themes. His notable films included Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!, All About My Mother, and Talk to Her. Learn more about Almodovar’s life and career.
Dec 13, 2021 · Almodóvar — an atheist who discovered his sexuality after watching Warren Beatty in the 1961 film “Splendor in the Grass” — was clearly among the undesirables.
Oct 6, 2023 · For more than four decades, Pedro Almodóvar, the prolific Spanish auteur, has both shocked and delighted audiences with his bold, playful, and transgressive approach to filmmaking, bringing an...
