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Pedro Almodóvar

Directing

Born September 25, 1949 · Calzada de Calatrava, Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

Also known as Almodóvar · Pedro Almodóvar Caballero · Pedro Almodovar

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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.

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

2018Executive Producer

Wild Tales

2014Producer

Talk to Her

2002Director, Screenplay, Writer

All About My Mother

1999Director, Screenplay

The Skin I Live In

2011Director, Screenplay

Volver

2006Director, Screenplay

Pain and Glory

2019Director, Screenplay

El Angel

2018Producer

Bad Education

2004Director, Producer, Screenplay

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

1988Director, Screenplay

Broken Embraces

2009Director, Writer

The Graham Norton Show

2007as Self

Law of Desire

1987as Dependiente ferretería (uncredited)

What Have I Done to Deserve This?

1984as Play-Back 'La bien pagá'

Julieta

2016Director, Screenplay

The Secret Life of Words

2005Executive Producer

Live Flesh

1997Director, Screenplay

High Heels

1991Director, Screenplay

Sirat

2025Producer

Chavela

2017as Self

Parallel Mothers

2021Director, Screenplay

The Clan

2015Producer

The Flower of My Secret

1995Director, Screenplay

Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!

1989Director, Screenplay

The Room Next Door

2024Director, Writer

Matador

1986as Francisco Montesinos (uncredited)

Rapture

1979as Gloria's Voice (voice) (uncredited)

The Holy Girl

2004Executive Producer

Dark Habits

1983as Passagier in Bus (uncredited)

Zama

2017Co-Producer

Fleeting Lies

Executive Producer

Kika

1993Director, Screenplay

Strange Way of Life

2023Director, Writer

Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired

2008as Self (archive footage)

Pepi, Luci, Bom and Other Girls Like Mom

1980as Master of Ceremony (uncredited)

The Headless Woman

2008Producer

Mutant Action

1993Producer

Madonna: Truth or Dare

1991as Self

My Life Without Me

2003Executive Producer

Labyrinth of Passion

1982as Singer / Director (uncredited)

The Limits of Control

2009Thanks

I'm So Excited!

2013Director, Screenplay

It Snows in Benidorm

2020Producer