Pedro Almodóvar
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
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.
Born
Sep 25, 1949
Calzada de Calatrava, Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
Known For
Directing
Movies
45 acting
105 crew
Popularity
2.0
Known For
Law of Desire
1987
as Dependiente ferretería (uncredited)
Madonna: Truth or Dare
1991
as Self
What Have I Done to Deserve This?
1984
as Play-Back 'La bien pagá'
Labyrinth of Passion
1982
as Singer / Director (uncredited)
Matador
1986
as Francisco Montesinos (uncredited)
Pepi, Luci, Bom
1980
as Master of Ceremony (uncredited)
Dark Habits
1983
as Passagier in Bus (uncredited)
Rapture
1980
as Gloria's Voice (voice) (uncredited)
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