Biography
Pedro Almodóvar Caballero is a Spanish film director, screenwriter and author. His films are distinguished by melodrama, irreverent humour, bold colour, glossy décor, quotations from popular culture, and complex narratives. Desire, LGBTQ issues, passion, family, motherhood, and identity are among Almodóvar's most frequently explored subjects. As one of the most internationally successful Spanish filmmakers, Almodóvar and his films have developed a cult following.
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Awards & recognition
- Adopted Son of Madrid · 2018
- European Film Academy Achievement in World Cinema Award · 2013
- honorary doctor of Paris 8 University · 2012
- honorary doctor of Harvard University · 2009
- Best Screenplay Award · 2006
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- European Film Award — Best Film · 2006
- European Film Award — Best Director · 2006
- Goya Award — Best Director · 2006
- Princess of Asturias Award — the Arts · 2006
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 2003
- European Film Award — Best Screenwriter · 2002
- European Film Award — Best Film · 2002
- European Film Award — Best Director · 2002
- BAFTA Award — Best Direction · 2000
- Cannes Best Director Award · 1999
- European Film Award — Best Film · 1999
- European Film Award — Best Director · 1999
- Goya Award — Best Director · 1999
- Honorary César · 1999
- Goya Award — Best Original Screenplay · 1989
- Young European Film of the Year · 1988
- Teddy Award · 1987
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- European Film Award — Best Director · 2024 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Screenwriter · 2024 · nominated
- Goya Award — Best Director · 2022 · nominated
- Premio Feroz — Best Director · 2022 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best International Feature Film · 2020 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Director · 2019 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Film · 2019 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Screenwriter · 2019 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Film · 2016 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Director · 2016 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Film · 2013 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Comedy · 2013 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Director · 2009 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Film · 2009 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Screenwriter · 2006 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Director · 2006 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Film · 2006 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Director · 2004 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Screenwriter · 2004 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Film · 2004 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Director · 2003 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 2003 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Director · 2002 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Screenwriter · 2002 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Film · 2002 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Film · 1999 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Film · 1998 · nominated
- Young European Film of the Year · 1988 · nominated
Filmography43 titles
The Silence of Others
Wild Tales
Talk to Her
All About My Mother
The Skin I Live In
Volver
Pain and Glory
El Angel
Bad Education
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Broken Embraces
The Graham Norton Show
Law of Desire
What Have I Done to Deserve This?
Julieta
The Secret Life of Words
Live Flesh
High Heels
Sirat
Chavela
Parallel Mothers
The Clan
The Flower of My Secret
Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!
The Room Next Door
Matador
Rapture
The Holy Girl
Dark Habits
Fleeting Lies
Zama
Kika
Strange Way of Life
Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired
Pepi, Luci, Bom and Other Girls Like Mom
The Headless Woman
Mutant Action
Madonna: Truth or Dare
My Life Without Me
Labyrinth of Passion
The Limits of Control
I'm So Excited!
It Snows in Benidorm