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    I'm So Excited! 2013 POSTER

    I'm So Excited!

    2013

    Spanish

    5.6

    6

    49%

    37%

    Action

    airplane

    Comedy

    gay interest

    gay theme

    lgbt

    madrid, spain

    Musical

    Pedro Almodóvar Pedro Almodóvar Director Penélope Cruz Penélope Cruz as Jessica Antonio Banderas Antonio Banderas as León Cecilia Roth Cecilia Roth as Norma Boss Carmen Machi Carmen Machi as Portera
    Something has gone wrong with the landing gear of a plane en route from Madrid to Mexico City. The group of eccentric travelers on the flight, defenseless in the face of danger, indulge in colourful confessionals, while the outlandish crew attempts to find ways to entertain them.
    Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! 1989 POSTER

    Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!

    1989

    Spanish

    7.0

    20

    Action

    Comedy

    Crime

    Drama

    ex-detainee

    kidnapping

    madrid, spain

    porn actor

    prison

    Romance

    stockholm syndrome

    Pedro Almodóvar Pedro Almodóvar Director María Barranco María Barranco as Berta Francisco Rabal Francisco Rabal as Máximo Espejo Antonio Banderas Antonio Banderas as Ricky Rossy de Palma Rossy de Palma as Traficante de drogas en Vespa
    After being released from a mental hospital, a troubled young man tracks down an actress he once had sex with and forces her into captivity, determined to make her part of his life.
    What Have I Done to Deserve This? 1984 POSTER

    What Have I Done to Deserve This?

    1984

    Spanish

    7.1

    12

    75%

    81%

    Comedy

    Drama

    husband wife relationship

    hustler

    madrid, spain

    prostitute

    sadism

    taxi driver

    Pedro Almodóvar Pedro Almodóvar Director Agustín Almodóvar Agustín Almodóvar as Cajero Cecilia Roth Cecilia Roth as Chica anuncio Carmen Maura Carmen Maura as Gloria Kiti Mánver Kiti Mánver as Juani
    A henpecked housewife ekes out a meager existence, surrounded by a host of colorful characters: her ungrateful husband, her delinquent sons, her headstrong mother-in-law, and her sex worker neighbor, among others.
    The Skin I Live In 2011 POSTER

    The Skin I Live In

    2011

    Spanish

    7.6

    82

    81%

    84%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    face transplant

    Horror

    isolation

    madrid, spain

    mask

    Mystery

    obsession

    Thriller

    Pedro Almodóvar Pedro Almodóvar Director Eduard Fernández Eduard Fernández as Fulgencio Antonio Banderas Antonio Banderas as Robert Ledgard Elena Anaya Elena Anaya as Vera Cruz Carmen Machi Carmen Machi as Wedding Guest
    A brilliant plastic surgeon creates a synthetic skin that withstands any kind of damage. His guinea pig: a mysterious and volatile woman who holds the key to his obsession.
    Kika 1993 POSTER

    Kika

    1993

    Spanish

    6.5

    5

    59%

    70%

    Action

    Comedy

    cosmetologist

    funeral

    madrid, spain

    marriage proposal

    photographer

    suicide

    Pedro Almodóvar Pedro Almodóvar Director Rossy de Palma Rossy de Palma as Juana Peter Coyote Peter Coyote as Nicholas Agustín Almodóvar Agustín Almodóvar as Reparador de Puertas Bibiana Fernández Bibiana Fernández as Susana
    When American author Nicholas brings in a cosmetologist named Kika to prepare the corpse of his recently deceased son, she inadvertently revives the young man, then falls in love with him. Forces conspire against the couple, though, as Nicholas wants Kika for himself.
    The Flower of My Secret 1995 POSTER

    The Flower of My Secret

    1995

    Spanish

    7.0

    3

    86%

    76%

    Comedy

    Drama

    madrid, spain

    novelist

    old woman

    parent child relationship

    spain

    suicide attempt

    Pedro Almodóvar Pedro Almodóvar Director Jordi Mollà Jordi Mollà as Doctor A Nancho Novo Nancho Novo as Doctor B Chus Lampreave Chus Lampreave as Jacinta Kiti Mánver Kiti Mánver as Manuela
    Leo is a middle-aged writer of popular romantic novels who writes under a pseudonym, since she despises her own work. At home, her husband, who works overseas, is distant both physically and emotionally. As she reevaluates her life and writing, Leo is led to an unexpected relationship with Ángel, a sensitive newspaper editor.
    Live Flesh 1997 POSTER

    Live Flesh

    1997

    Spanish

    7.3

    29

    80%

    86%

    Action

    adolescence

    adultery

    Drama

    drug abuse

    prostitute

    sexual abuse

    sexual obsession

    Pedro Almodóvar Pedro Almodóvar Director Ángela Molina Ángela Molina as Clara Javier Bardem Javier Bardem as David de Paz Agustín Almodóvar Agustín Almodóvar as Enterrador Penélope Cruz Penélope Cruz as Isabel Plaza Caballero
    When Victor attempts to seduce Elena, all he gets for his trouble is a one-way, six-year ticket to prison, where he concentrates on strengthening his mind, his body... and his desire for vengeance on the man who put him there. After his release and still madly in love with her, Victor will stop at nothing to win her over even if means revenge, for Elena has married David, the cop who sent him to prison!
    The Human Voice 2020 POSTER

    The Human Voice

    2020

    English

    6.8

    13

    97%

    73%

    Action

    based on play or musical

    Drama

    loneliness

    man woman relationship

    midlife crisis

    psychotic

    suicidal thoughts

    Pedro Almodóvar Pedro Almodóvar Director Agustín Almodóvar Agustín Almodóvar as Carlos García Cambero Carlos García Cambero as Miguel Almodóvar Miguel Almodóvar as Tilda Swinton Tilda Swinton as Woman
    A woman watches time pass beside the suitcases of her ex-lover (who is supposed to come pick them up but never arrives) and a restless dog who doesn't understand that his master has abandoned him.
    All About My Mother 1999 POSTER

    All About My Mother

    1999

    Spanish

    7.8

    36

    98%

    93%

    Action

    barcelona, spain

    Comedy

    Drama

    drug abuse

    madrid, spain

    Romance

    transplantation

    transsexuality

    transvestism

    Pedro Almodóvar Pedro Almodóvar Director Thelma Ritter Thelma Ritter as Birdie Penélope Cruz Penélope Cruz as Hermana Rosa Celeste Holm Celeste Holm as Karen Cecilia Roth Cecilia Roth as Manuela
    Following the tragic death of her teenage son, Manuela travels from Madrid to Barcelona in an attempt to contact the long-estranged father the boy never knew. She reunites with an old friend, an outspoken transgender sex worker, and befriends a troubled actress and a pregnant, HIV-positive nun.
    Volver 2006 POSTER

    Volver

    2006

    Spanish

    7.6

    55

    91%

    89%

    Action

    child abuse

    Comedy

    Drama

    fire

    rape

    red

    secret

    sexual abuse

    Pedro Almodóvar Pedro Almodóvar Director Agustín Almodóvar Agustín Almodóvar as Empleado ferretería Carmen Maura Carmen Maura as Irene Penélope Cruz Penélope Cruz as Raimunda Chus Lampreave Chus Lampreave as Tía Paula
    Raimunda, a working-class woman living in Madrid, is dealing with the aftermath of a fire that killed her parents in her native village in La Mancha. Raimunda's life is further complicated when her deceased mother, Irene, returns as a ghost to resolve unfinished family business, including a murder and other buried truths.
    Labyrinth of Passion 1982 POSTER

    Labyrinth of Passion

    1982

    Spanish

    6.1

    6

    92%

    68%

    Action

    cameo

    Comedy

    Drama

    madrid, spain

    nymphomaniac

    punk rock

    Romance

    terrorist

    transvestite

    Pedro Almodóvar Pedro Almodóvar Director Luis Ciges Luis Ciges as El Tintorero Marta Fernández Muro Marta Fernández Muro as Queti Antonio Banderas Antonio Banderas as Sadec Cecilia Roth Cecilia Roth as Sexilia
    An array of outrageous people, including a desperate nymphomaniac and a terrorist with an acute sense of smell, seek love and happiness in Madrid.
    Bad Education 2004 POSTER

    Bad Education

    2004

    Spanish

    7.4

    26

    88%

    86%

    Action

    Crime

    Drama

    drug abuse

    friendship

    individual

    sexual abuse

    sexual identity

    spain

    Pedro Almodóvar Pedro Almodóvar Director Gael García Bernal Gael García Bernal as Ángel / Juan / Zahara Leonor Watling Leonor Watling as Mónica Pol Monen Pol Monen as Niño Daniel Giménez Cacho Daniel Giménez Cacho as Padre Manolo
    An examination on the effect of Franco-era religious schooling and sexual abuse on the lives of two longtime friends.
    High Heels 1991 POSTER

    High Heels

    1991

    Spanish

    7.0

    6

    61%

    83%

    cheating

    Comedy

    Drama

    madrid, spain

    parent child relationship

    Romance

    singer

    Pedro Almodóvar Pedro Almodóvar Director Agustín Almodóvar Agustín Almodóvar as Cliente tienda de fotos Santiago Segura Santiago Segura as Público Javier Bardem Javier Bardem as Regidor T.V. Bibiana Fernández Bibiana Fernández as Susana
    After being estranged for 15 years, flamboyant actress Becky del Paramo re-enters her daughter Rebeca's life when she comes to perform a concert. Rebeca, she finds, is now married to one of Becky's ex-lovers, Manuel. The mother and daughter begin making up for lost time, when suddenly, a murder occurs...
    Parallel Mothers 2021 POSTER

    Parallel Mothers

    2021

    Spanish

    7.1

    28

    96%

    78%

    Action

    Adventure

    bisexual

    Drama

    mother

    photographer

    pregnancy

    spanish civil war

    spanish civil war (1936-39)

    Pedro Almodóvar Pedro Almodóvar Director Milena Smit Milena Smit as Ana Rossy de Palma Rossy de Palma as Elena Penélope Cruz Penélope Cruz as Janis Aitana Sánchez-Gijón Aitana Sánchez-Gijón as Teresa
    Two unmarried women who have become pregnant by accident and are about to give birth meet in a hospital room: Janis, in her late-thirties, unrepentant and happy; Ana, a teenager, remorseful and frightened.
    Matador 1986 POSTER

    Matador

    1986

    Spanish

    6.9

    15

    93%

    77%

    Action

    bullfight

    bullfighter

    bullfighting

    Drama

    drowning

    matador

    rape

    Thriller

    Pedro Almodóvar Pedro Almodóvar Director Antonio Banderas Antonio Banderas as Ángel Eva Cobo Eva Cobo as Eva Carmen Maura Carmen Maura as Julia Bibiana Fernández Bibiana Fernández as Vendedora Flores
    A conflicted youth confesses to crimes he didn't commit while a man and woman aroused by death become obsessed with each other.
    Talk to Her 2002 POSTER

    Talk to Her

    2002

    Spanish

    7.9

    40

    91%

    92%

    Action

    bullfight

    Drama

    dying and death

    friendship

    journalist

    Mystery

    Romance

    suicide

    torera

    Pedro Almodóvar Pedro Almodóvar Director Paz Vega Paz Vega as Amparo Carmen Machi Carmen Machi as Enfermera Jefe Cecilia Roth Cecilia Roth as Invitada fiesta Geraldine Chaplin Geraldine Chaplin as Katerina Bilova
    Two men share an odd friendship while they care for two women who are both in deep comas.
    Pain and Glory 2019 POSTER

    Pain and Glory

    2019

    Spanish

    7.5

    77

    96%

    91%

    Action

    cinema on cinema

    creative crisis

    Drama

    drug abuse

    filmmaker

    madrid, spain

    movie business

    Pedro Almodóvar Pedro Almodóvar Director Penélope Cruz Penélope Cruz as Jacinta Antonio Banderas Antonio Banderas as Salvador Mallo Natalie Wood Natalie Wood as Wilma Dean Loomis Cecilia Roth Cecilia Roth as Zulema
    Salvador Mallo, a filmmaker in the twilight of his career, remembers his life: his mother, his lovers, the actors he worked with. The sixties in a small village in Valencia, the eighties in Madrid, the present, when he feels an immeasurable emptiness, facing his mortality, the incapability of continuing filming, the impossibility of separating creation from his own life. The need of narrating his past can be his salvation.
    The Room Next Door 2024 POSTER

    The Room Next Door

    2024

    Spanish

    6.8

    24

    80%

    76%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    female friendship

    new york city

    nihilism

    suicide

    war correspondent

    Pedro Almodóvar Pedro Almodóvar Director John Turturro John Turturro as Damian Alex Høgh Andersen Alex Høgh Andersen as Fred Julianne Moore Julianne Moore as Ingrid Tilda Swinton Tilda Swinton as Martha / Michelle
    Ingrid and Martha were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. Ingrid went on to become an autofiction novelist while Martha became a war reporter, and they were separated by the circumstances of life. After years of being out of touch, they meet again in an extreme but strangely sweet situation.
    Julieta 2016 POSTER

    Julieta

    2016

    Spanish

    7.1

    18

    84%

    74%

    Action

    depression

    Drama

    friendship

    lover

    madrid, spain

    marriage

    Mystery

    Romance

    secret

    Pedro Almodóvar Pedro Almodóvar Director Inma Cuesta Inma Cuesta as Ava Nathalie Poza Nathalie Poza as Juana Emma Suárez Emma Suárez as Julieta Daniel Grao Daniel Grao as Xoan
    The film spans 30 years in Julieta’s life from a nostalgic 1985 where everything seems hopeful, to 2015 where her life appears to be beyond repair and she is on the verge of madness.
    Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown 1988 POSTER

    Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

    1988

    Spanish

    7.5

    38

    94%

    89%

    Action

    airport

    Comedy

    Drama

    friendship

    infidelity

    madrid, spain

    spectacle

    terrorist

    Pedro Almodóvar Pedro Almodóvar Director María Barranco María Barranco as Candela Antonio Banderas Antonio Banderas as Carlos Kiti Mánver Kiti Mánver as Paulina Morales Carmen Maura Carmen Maura as Pepa
    Pepa resolves to kill herself with a batch of sleeping-pill-laced gazpacho after her lover leaves her. Fortunately, she is interrupted by a deliciously chaotic series of events.
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