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Pedro Almodóvar

Almodóvar | Pedro Almodóvar Caballero | Pedro Almodovar

About the person
Career:

Directing

Date of birth:
1949-09-2576
Place of birth:

Calzada de Calatrava, Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

Gender:

Male

Popularity:

2

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.

Filmography

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