Fall of Pedro Almodóvar

Fall of Pedro Almodóvar

Pedro Almodóvar Caballer (born 25 September 1949) 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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Week 40 All About My Mother (Todo sobre mi madre, 1999) – His international breakthrough, winner of the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.
Week 41 Talk to Her (Hable con ella, 2002) – Won Almodóvar the Oscar for Best Screenplay; poetic and deeply moving.
Week 42 Volver (2006) – A return to his roots, starring Penélope Cruz in a career-defining role.
Week 43 Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios, 1988) – The comedy that put him on the map internationally.
Week 44 Pain and Glory (Dolor y gloria, 2019) – Semi-autobiographical, with Antonio Banderas giving a Cannes-winning performance.
Week 45 The Flower of My Secret (La flor de mi secreto, 1995) – A transitional film, bridging his wild earlier period with his more mature style.
Week 46 Bad Education (La mala educación, 2004) – A noir-tinged exploration of trauma, memory, and desire.
Week 47 The Skin I Live In (La piel que habito, 2011) – A disturbing, stylish thriller with Banderas.
Week 48 Julieta (2016) – A subtle, haunting film about motherhood, based on Alice Munro stories.
Week 49 Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (¡Átame!, 1990) – Darkly comic romance with Banderas and Victoria Abril.
Week 50 Pepi, Luci, Bom (Pepi, Luci, Bom y otras chicas del montón, 1980) – His first feature, scrappy, punk, and anarchic.
Week 51 Law of Desire (La ley del deseo, 1987) – Groundbreaking queer cinema, starring a young Antonio Banderas.
Week 52 Kika (1993) – Controversial, provocative, and messy, but full of Almodóvar’s signature style.