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Pedro Almodóvar

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Pedro Almodóvar

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63 known credits 2.3 popularity score 77 years

Biography

About Pedro Almodóvar

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.

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Career at a glance

Pedro Almodóvar across film and television

63credited titles
46movie credits
17TV credits
1978–2026screen career span

Recognition

Awards received

12

This list may not represent every nomination or win.

Notable work

Recent movies and TV shows

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