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Pedro Almodóvar
Biography
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
Pepi, Luci, Bom
as Master of Ceremony (uncredited)
Madonna: Truth or Dare
as Self
Law of Desire
as Dependiente ferretería (uncredited)
Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired
as Self (archive footage)
Matador
as Francisco Montesinos (uncredited)
Rapture
as Gloria's Voice (voice) (uncredited)
Dark Habits
as Passagier in Bus (uncredited)
Labyrinth of Passion
as Singer / Director (uncredited)
What Have I Done to Deserve This?
as Play-Back 'La bien pagá'
Chavela
as Self
