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Pedro Almodóvar

Sep 24, 1949 (75 years old) in Calzada de Calatrava, Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

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.

Known For

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The Oscars
Self
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Late motiv
Pedro Almodóvar
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Faut Voir - L'hebdo cinéma
Self - Guest
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Variety Studio: Directors on Directors
Self
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Pongamos que hablo de
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La mujer de tu vida
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Pepi, Luci, Bom
Master of Ceremony (uncredited)
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Madonna: Truth or Dare
Self
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Law of Desire
Dependiente ferretería (uncredited)
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Matador
Francisco Montesinos (uncredited)

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