A Companion to Pedro Almodóvar

<p>Edited by leading authorities on the subject, and bringing together a stellar cast of contributors, this detailed appraisal of Pedro Almodóvar’s unique cinematic art examines the themes, style, and aesthetics of his <i>oeuvre</i> and locates it in the context of the profound cultural transformations in Spain since the 1970s.</p> <ul> <li>Brings together a stellar cast of contributors from across the globe  including recognized and established specialists as well as talented younger scholars</li> <li>Features contributions by Spanish film historians, where studies of Almodóvar’s work have been underrepresented in the academic literature</li> <li>Deploys new approaches to the analysis of film authorship by exploring contextual issues such as Almodóvar’s transnational appeal and the political dimensions of his works</li> <li>Traces the director’s fruitful collaborations in the areas of art and design, fashion and music</li> </ul>