Pedro Almodóvar Caballero is the most famous modern
Spanish director in the world, and one of the finest filmmakers
of our time. Born in 1949, the Spanish film director,
screenwriter and producer is also a recognized film critic,
having written numerous books on motion picture. He has picked up
the torch of his former great protege, Spanish filmmaking master
Luis Bunuel, and worked both behind the camera as a masterful
director, as well as a critic.
Daring, witty, real, and romantic, his films, marked by powerful,
moving narratives, employ the power of the passsion plays, and
burst alive on screen with vivacious elements of pop culture,
fiery music, dark humor, beautiful, rich tonalities of color,
with masterful set design and constumes. His directoral choices
of casting are impeccable, often using his muse and former flame,
the sultry and wonderful talent of the lovely Penelope
Cruz.
Exotic desire, passion, family, and self awereness are among Mr.
Almodóvar’s most prevalent themes, which move
viewers in at first subtle, yet ultimately powerful ways through
his rich landscape of imagery, fine directing, expert team of
talent, and brilliant storytelling. His latest film, 'Los abrazos
rotos,' (Broken Embraces) is in theatres now.
Pedro Almadovar: Director Credits
Broken Embraces (2009)
Viva Pedro (2006)
Volver (2006)
Bad Education (2004)
Talk to Her (2002)
All About My Mother (1999)
Live Flesh (1998)
The Flower of My Secret (1996)
Kika (1994)
High Heels (1991)
Labyrinth of Passion (1990)
Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1990)
Dark Habits (1988)
Matador (1988)
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988)
Law of Desire (1987)
What Have I Done to Deserve This? (1985)
Labyrinth of Passion (1982)
Pepi, Luci, Bom and Other Girls on the Heap (1980)
Folle, Folle, Folleme, Tim (1978)
Salome (1978)
Complementos (1977)
Sexo Va (1977)
El Estrella (1976)
El Sueno (1975)
Homenaje (1975)
Dos Putas, o Historia de Amor que Termina en Boda (1974)
La Caida de Sodoma (1974)
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