Pedro Almodovar
Filmmaker Pedro Almodovar's ability to shock and provoke is legendary. In this program, the director traces his colorful career from obscure independent filmmaker, to his 1988 Oscar nomination for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, and beyond. Using scenes from this and other major film...
| Other Authors: | Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase., West Six Media / RC Broome. |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2006], c1995.
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1 streaming video file (60 min.) : sd., col., digital file. |
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Filmmaker Pedro Almodovar's ability to shock and provoke is legendary. In this program, the director traces his colorful career from obscure independent filmmaker, to his 1988 Oscar nomination for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, and beyond. Using scenes from this and other major films-Folle, Folleme Tim; Pepi, Luci y Bom y Otras Chicas del Monton; Laberinto de Pasiones; Entre Tinieblas; Matador; Tacones Lejanos; and La Flor de Mi Secreto-Almodovar explores his unique creative perspective, particularly his frequent use of characters living on the fringes of traditional Spanish society. Due to the adult nature of Almodovar's films, this program is recommended for mature Spanish language students. |
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Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on Sept. 23, 2006. Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Pedro Almodvar Caballero: Writer, Director and Producer (2:22) -- Almodvar's Beginnings (5:32) -- 1979 Folle Folle Folleme Tin (1:56) -- 1980 Pepi, Luci, Bom y Otras Chicas del Montn (1:47) -- 1982 Laberinto de Pasiones (3:50) -- 1983 Entre Tinieblas (3:21) -- 1984 Que He Hecho Yo Para Merecer Esto (5:20) -- 1986 Matador (4:53) -- 1987 La Ley de Deseo and Leading Lady Carmen Maura (5:51) -- 1988 Mujeres al Borde de un Ataque de Nervios, "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown" (6:34) -- 1989 tame! (3:07) -- 1991 Tacones Lejanos (5:04) -- Almodvar's Films Harshly Criticized (4:14) -- 1995 La Flor de Me Secreto (2:41) Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. Filmmaker Pedro Almodovar's ability to shock and provoke is legendary. In this program, the director traces his colorful career from obscure independent filmmaker, to his 1988 Oscar nomination for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, and beyond. Using scenes from this and other major films-Folle, Folleme Tim; Pepi, Luci y Bom y Otras Chicas del Monton; Laberinto de Pasiones; Entre Tinieblas; Matador; Tacones Lejanos; and La Flor de Mi Secreto-Almodovar explores his unique creative perspective, particularly his frequent use of characters living on the fringes of traditional Spanish society. Due to the adult nature of Almodovar's films, this program is recommended for mature Spanish language students. 13 & up. Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (60 min.) : sd., col., digital file. |
| Format: |
Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
13 & up. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |