Pedro Almodóvar
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.
Known for
DirectingBirthday
September 24, 1949Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
98Place of birth
Calzada de Calatrava, Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha, SpainAlso known as
Almodóvar, Pedro Almodóvar Caballero, 페드로 알모도바르, 阿莫多瓦, პედრო ალმოდოვარი, Педро Альмодовар, Pedro Almodovar, Almodovar-McNamara, Mateo Blanco, Harry 'Huracán' Caine, Almodóvar & McNamara, Almodóvar y McNamara, Pepe Patatia, PedroCast credits
Dark Habits
Passagier in Bus (uncredited)Chavela
HimselfPablo G. del Amo, un montador de ilusiones
SelfWhat's a Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This?
What Have I Done to Deserve This?
Play-Back 'La bien pagá'50 años de... Canciones
Self (archive footage)Wandering Heart
Self¡Ay, Carmen!
Self - FilmmakerAlmodóvar, todo sobre ellas
SelfMatador
Francisco Montesinos (uncredited)El Calentito
Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)Once Upon a Time… All About My Mother
SelfTodos los nombres de Sara
Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)Brunes et Blondes
SelfPepi, Luci, Bom
Maestro de Ceremonias (uncredited)Rapture
Gloria's Voice (voice) (uncredited)A Man Called Autumn Flower
Lola Nicaragua, la Reina de la BananaFrenesí en la gran ciudad
Self (archive footage)Law of Desire
Dependiente ferretería (uncredited)Arrebatados: recordando a Iván Zulueta
Crew credits
Talk to Her
Director, ScreenplayMy Life Without Me
Executive ProducerAll About My Mother
Director, ScreenplayBad Education
Screenplay, Producer, DirectorThe Secret Life of Words
Executive ProducerLive Flesh
Director, ScreenplayVolver
Director, ScreenplayTie Me Up! Tie Me Down!
Screenplay, DirectorWomen on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Director, Screenplay, Producer, StoryLaw of Desire
Screenplay, DirectorThe Flower of My Secret
Screenplay, DirectorPepi, Luci, Bom
Director, ScreenplayMatador
Screenplay, Director, StoryBroken Embraces
Writer, DirectorLabyrinth of Passion
Director, Producer, Production Design, WriterDark Habits
Director, ScreenplayHigh Heels
Screenplay, DirectorKika
Director, ScreenplayWhat Have I Done to Deserve This?
Director, ScreenplayThe Skin I Live In
Director, ScreenplaySalomé
Director, Screenplay