| Pedro Almodóvar | |
|---|---|
 Almodóvar at the 75th Academy Awards | |
| 3 Nominations / 1 Win | |
| Role | Director, Producer, Screenwriter |
| Born | September 25, 1949 |
| Calzada de Calatrava, Ciudad Real, Spain | |
Pedro Almodóvar 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 and glossy décor. 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.
Wins[]
Nominations[]
- 75th Academy Awards, 2002
- Best Direction — Talk to Her
- Best Original Screenplay — Talk to Her
- 92nd Academy Awards, 2019
- Best International Feature Film — Pain and Glory (representing Spain)