Pedro Almodóvar

Pedro Almodóvar

Born: September 24, 1949
in Calzada de Calatrava, Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
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.

Movies for Pedro Almodóvar...

Pedro Almodóvar, l'Insolent de la Mancha
Title: Pedro Almodóvar, l'Insolent de la Mancha
Character: Self
Released: May 26, 2023
Type: Movie
An anti-conformist, Pedro Almodovar has dared everything in his immense cinematic career. Confronting impulses, drugs and unbridled sexuality, cross-dressing identities, over the years he has allowed a colorful, uninhibited, taboo-free post-Franco cinema to blossom. In a Spain now caught up in its past, the native of La Mancha embodies all those Spanish generations who know how important it is to remember and protect this artistic insolence at all costs.
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Icónica Chamorro
Title: Icónica Chamorro
Released: February 26, 2023
Type: Movie
Journalist Paloma Chamorro symbolized openness and modernity in Spain in the early 1980s. Her personality and her shows on TVE (then the only TV channel in the country) made her an influential transgressive icon.
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El viaje de Julieta
Title: El viaje de Julieta
Character: Self
Released: January 9, 2023
Type: Movie
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Making Parallel Mothers
Title: Making Parallel Mothers
Character: Self
Released: March 16, 2022
Type: Movie
A behind-the-scenes featurette of four sections: Art Design, Photography & Sound, Costume & Makeup, and Production Design.
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We Are Cinema
Title: We Are Cinema
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: December 16, 2021
Type: Movie
An Italian documentary about Italian cinema.
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The Human Voice Q&A With Pedro Almodovar And Tilda Swinton, Hosted By Mark Kermode
Title: The Human Voice Q&A With Pedro Almodovar And Tilda Swinton, Hosted By Mark Kermode
Character: Self
Released: November 6, 2020
Type: Movie
A recorded Q&A hosted by Mark Kermode, where Pedro Almodóvar and Tilda Swintondiscuss the inspirations they drew on for the film, how THE HUMAN VOICE fits within the 'Almodóvar oeuvre', and what Pedro will be making next - including a great surprise for Tilda. Recorded under lockdown conditions, the discussion features visual references and clips to create a dynamic and interesting companion piece to the short film.
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Title: Pongamos que hablo de
Character: Self
Released: May 24, 2020
Type: TV
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The Making of Pain and Glory
Title: The Making of Pain and Glory
Character: Self
Released: January 21, 2020
Type: Movie
A B-roll behind-the-scenes featurette providing insight into Pain and Glory’s production, with interviews from Almodóvar and Banderas.
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Todos los nombres de Sara
Title: Todos los nombres de Sara
Character: Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
Released: December 15, 2019
Type: Movie
Born in Campo de Criptana, a small village in the Spanish region of La Mancha, Sara Montiel (1928-2013) conquered Mexico, Hollywood, and the hearts of people. The recognition of an unparalleled professional career, an intimate dialogue with a tireless worker who took the stage at the age of twelve and never got off. A movie star who seduced millions of viewers around the world, a singer who reinvented a musical genre, a woman who broke the mold…
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¡Ay, Carmen!
Title: ¡Ay, Carmen!
Character: Self - Filmmaker
Released: October 29, 2018
Type: Movie
The personal and professional story, told in first person, of Spanish actress Carmen Maura, director Pedro Almodóvar's first muse and a brilliant artist in her own right.
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Chavela
Title: Chavela
Character: Himself
Released: June 16, 2017
Type: Movie
Inspired by an exclusive interview and performance footage of Chavela Vargas shot in 1991 and guided by her unique voice, the film weaves an arresting portrait of a woman who dared to dress, speak, sing, and dream her unique life into being.
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Almodóvar, todo sobre ellas
Title: Almodóvar, todo sobre ellas
Character: Self
Released: September 11, 2016
Type: Movie
When looking at Pedro Almodóvar’s filmography, it becomes evident that women are everywhere; in fact, his work revolves around them. His divas are the best to create a real portrait of Almodóvar and evoke the emotional power of his films. These women are the ideal observers of a cinematic career that, from La Mancha to Hollywood, has changed the image of Spain in the world.
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Title: Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Character: Self
Released: August 2, 2015
Type: TV
Some of this year's most talked about talent open up about the challenges and triumphs of creating critically acclaimed series and performances.
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Untied! Reflections on Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!
Title: Untied! Reflections on Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!
Character: Self
Released: August 19, 2014
Type: Movie
Produced in 2014, this documentary about the making of TIE ME UP! TIE ME DOWN! features interviews with director Pedro Almodóvar; actors Antonio Banderas, Victoria Abril, Loles León, and Rossy de Palma; producer Agustín Almodóvar; production manager Esther García; and cinematographer José Luis Alcaine.
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Once Upon a Time… All About My Mother
Title: Once Upon a Time… All About My Mother
Character: Self
Released: May 16, 2012
Type: Movie
Shot in 1999, "All About My Mother" is Pedro Almodóvar's thirteenth feature film. The director was a key figure in the turbulent Movida (the movement for cultural renewal and liberation in post-Franco Spain), explores Barcelona society at the turn of the millennium through the lives of five women.
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The Making of The Skin I Live In
Title: The Making of The Skin I Live In
Character: Self
Released: March 6, 2012
Type: Movie
A behind-the scenes featurette documenting the making of Pedro Almodóvar’s The Skin I Live In.
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The Making of All About My Mother
Title: The Making of All About My Mother
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2012
Type: Movie
A documentary from 2012 on the making of the film, featuring interviews with Pedro Almodóvar; Agustín Almodóvar; actors Penélope Cruz, Marisa Paredes, Cecilia Roth, and Antonia San Juan; production manager Esther García; and author Didier Eribon.
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Life Remote Control
Title: Life Remote Control
Released: December 1, 2011
Type: Movie
A series of miscellaneous film footage are put together, to represented, life as if watching it in front of a television screen with a remote control.
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Frenesí en la gran ciudad
Title: Frenesí en la gran ciudad
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 5, 2011
Type: Movie
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Brunes et Blondes
Title: Brunes et Blondes
Character: Self
Released: October 6, 2010
Type: Movie
Actresses' hairstyle in movies always carries a strong aesthetic statement associated with erotic, social, and historical meanings. In a bold and unexpected way, the film revisits this ultimate symbol of femininity in international cinema.
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Arrebatados: recordando a Iván Zulueta
Title: Arrebatados: recordando a Iván Zulueta
Released: June 9, 2010
Type: Movie
A portrait of the film director Iván Zulueta and his film Arrebato. It features contributions from friends and people who worked with him such as José Luis Borau, Pedro Almodóvar, Antonio Gasset and Julio Médem.
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50 años de... Canciones
Title: 50 años de... Canciones
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 12, 2009
Type: Movie
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Wandering Heart
Title: Wandering Heart
Character: Self
Released: July 24, 2009
Type: Movie
Wandering Heart intimately follows Caetano from São Paulo to New York and Japan, during the release of his first album recorded solely in English. It takes considerably more than a week-long series of shows at Carnegie Hall, accolades in the New York Times, or the admiration of friends like Pedro Almodóvar, David Byrne and Michelangelo Antonioni to make Caetano feel comfortable outside of Brazil.
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Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired
Title: Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 18, 2008
Type: Movie
Examines the public scandal and private tragedy which led to legendary director Roman Polanski's sudden flight from the United States.
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The Making of Volver
Title: The Making of Volver
Character: Self
Released: April 3, 2007
Type: Movie
A short featurette about the emotions of the cast and crew while shooting Volver.
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Title: The Graham Norton Show
Character: Self
Released: February 22, 2007
Type: TV
Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share their opinions on the main news stories. Graham is often joined by a band or artist to play the show out.
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Pablo G. del Amo, un montador de ilusiones
Title: Pablo G. del Amo, un montador de ilusiones
Character: Self
Released: November 18, 2005
Type: Movie
Documentary about the personal and professional life of Pablo G. del Amo. He is the most influential movie editor in Spain.
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El Calentito
Title: El Calentito
Character: Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: June 24, 2005
Type: Movie
Early 80's, Sara is a good-family girl, she has never been with a man, does not drinks, does not take drugs. Following her love, she enters in "El Calentito" a bar where the group "las Siux" is singing.
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Impressions from the Shoot: Making Bad Education
Title: Impressions from the Shoot: Making Bad Education
Character: Self
Released: December 24, 2004
Type: Movie
A short featurette of behind the scenes footage from Almodóvar’s Bad Education (2004).
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Words in Progress
Title: Words in Progress
Released: April 15, 2004
Type: Movie
Documentary featuring footage from six decades of Cannes Film Festivals.
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God Save the Queens
Title: God Save the Queens
Released: June 23, 1995
Type: Movie
Creative documentary on the drag queen movement and its origins in Paris, New York and Madrid.
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Madonna: Truth or Dare
Title: Madonna: Truth or Dare
Character: Self
Released: May 10, 1991
Type: Movie
From the rains of Japan, through threats of arrest for 'public indecency' in Canada, and a birthday tribute to her father in Detroit, this documentary follows Madonna on her 1990 'Blond Ambition' concert tour. Filmed in black and white, with the concert pieces in glittering MTV color, it is an intimate look at the work of the icon, from a prayer circle before each performance to bed games with the dance troupe afterwards.
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Picture of Europe
Title: Picture of Europe
Character: Self
Released: April 25, 1990
Type: Movie
What makes European cinema so special? Find out in Paul Joyce’s feature-length documentary, Pictures of Europe, which examines the differences between American independent and Hollywood movies and films from European directors. Featuring luminary iconoclasts from European cinema such as Agnes Varda, Bernardo Bertolucci and Pedro Almodovar, as well as American counterpoints from Paul Schrader, and those who have crossed back and forth, such as Paul Verhoeven
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Title: La mujer de tu vida
Released: February 9, 1990
Type: TV
A young innocent man pursued for murder finds refuge with a bored married woman. Soon they become lovers.
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Law of Desire
Title: Law of Desire
Character: Dependiente ferretería (uncredited)
Released: February 7, 1987
Type: Movie
Pablo, a successful film director, disappointed in his relationship with his young lover, Juan, concentrates in a new project, a monologue starring his transgender sister, Tina. Antonio, an uptight young man, falls possessively in love with the director and in his passion would stop at nothing to obtain the object of his desire.
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Matador
Title: Matador
Character: Francisco Montesinos (uncredited)
Released: March 7, 1986
Type: Movie
A conflicted youth confesses to crimes he didn't commit while a man and woman aroused by death become obsessed with each other.
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Tatuaje
Title: Tatuaje
Released: April 10, 1985
Type: Movie
A short film starring Pedro Almodovar and Marisa Paredes, parodying the famous spanish copla "tatuaje".
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What Have I Done to Deserve This?
Title: What Have I Done to Deserve This?
Character: Play-Back 'La bien pagá'
Released: October 25, 1984
Type: Movie
A henpecked housewife ekes out a meager existence, surrounded by a host of colorful characters: her ungrateful husband, her delinquent sons, her headstrong mother-in-law, and her sex worker neighbor, among others.
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Dark Habits
Title: Dark Habits
Character: Passagier in Bus (uncredited)
Released: October 3, 1983
Type: Movie
After her drug pusher boyfriend overdoses on heroin, a cabaret singer finds refuge from the authorities in a convent for fallen women.
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Labyrinth of Passion
Title: Labyrinth of Passion
Character: Singer / Director (uncredited)
Released: September 29, 1982
Type: Movie
An array of outrageous people, including a desperate nymphomaniac and a terrorist with an acute sense of smell, seek love and happiness in Madrid.
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Pepi, Luci, Bom
Title: Pepi, Luci, Bom
Character: Maestro de Ceremonias (uncredited)
Released: October 27, 1980
Type: Movie
After a young heiress is assaulted by a policeman, she seeks revenge by befriending the policeman’s mousy wife and introducing her to her circle of outrageous punk friends.
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Rapture
Title: Rapture
Character: Gloria's Voice (voice) (uncredited)
Released: June 9, 1980
Type: Movie
José Sirgado is a low-budget filmmaker whose heroin addiction distorts his perspective of the real world. Although he is a depressed and unstable individual, his mood improves when he receives the mysterious films of Pedro, with whom he shares his passion for cinema.
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A Man Called Autumn Flower
Title: A Man Called Autumn Flower
Character: Lola Nicaragua, la Reina de la Banana
Released: September 24, 1978
Type: Movie
Lluis de Serracant leads a double life. By day he's a young lawyer, scion of a Catalan bourgeois family. At night he's a transvestite performer known to his fans as "Flower of Autumn".
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Tiempos de constitución
Title: Tiempos de constitución
Released: September 16, 1978
Type: Movie
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What's a Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This?
Title: What's a Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This?
Released: August 16, 1978
Type: Movie
Persecuted by her controlling ex-husband, Rosa plots an escape
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Title: The Oscars
Character: Self
Released: March 19, 1953
Type: TV
An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, that is better known by its nickname Oscar.
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Around Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Title: Around Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Character: Self
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
A featurette containing interviews with cast members who discuss their contributions to Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown and Pedro Almodovar's directing methods.