Almodóvar: A Retrospective

Hardback Published on: 05/11/2024
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Synopsis

Enter the vibrant world of Pedro Almodóvar, the iconic Spanish filmmaker whose captivating, bold, and thought-provoking films have left an indelible mark on the global cinematic landscape. Over four decades, Almodóvar has defied genre conventions and pushed boundaries, earning international acclaim and a dedicated following for his passionate, unpredictable, and fiercely unique cinema.Discover how Almodóvar's exploration of family, gender identity, sexuality, and the human condition has made him a pioneer in queer cinema and a celebrated voice in contemporary art. Detailing his development from his earliest controversy-stirring films to the groundbreaking Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown and the Oscar-winning All About My Mother and Talk to Her and beyond, each chapter of this retrospective is a cinematic journey in itself.Almodóvar: A Retrospective is a visually stunning and comprehensive celebration of the illustrious career of this master storyteller, featuring many unseen and rare behind-the-scenes archive photographs. It is a must-have for anyone who seeks to understand and appreciate the genius of a cinematic legend.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Gemini Books Group
  • ISBN: 9781786751393
  • Number of pages: 240
  • Dimensions: 292 x 249 x 24 mm
  • Weight: 1601g
  • Languages: English