Pedro Almodóvar

Born in September 24th, 1949

From Calzada de Calatrava, Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

Pedro Almodóvar Biography

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.

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Pedro Almodóvar Movies

Strange Way of Life Poster
October 6, 2023
Parallel Mothers Poster
October 8, 2021
The Human Voice Poster
September 24, 2020
Pain and Glory Poster
September 28, 2019
El Angel Poster
September 20, 2018
Zama Poster
September 30, 2017
Julieta Poster
January 10, 2017
The Clan Poster
October 24, 2015

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