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Pedro Almodóvar in Paris: an exceptional retrospective with the director this spring

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This spring, Paris rolls out the red carpet for Pedro Almodóvar. From April 8 to May 26, a comprehensive retrospective celebrates the iconic director with screenings, meet-and-greets, and an exceptional masterclass from the filmmaker. It's a golden opportunity to dive into or revisit a body of work that is just as flamboyant as it is influential.

Get ready for an enchanting dive into the cult and engaged works of the master of Spanish cinema. From Volver to Julieta, and including his unmissable classics like Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown or All About My Mother, all of the director's films will be screened throughout the series.

A total immersion in a filmography born at the heart of the Madrid Movida, this cultural explosion of the 1980s that infused his cinema with a rare freedom. Because in Almodóvar's world, the stories are visceral, the characters often on the margins, and women—powerful, battered, unforgettable—take center stage. It's a cinema that is intrinsically queer and feminist, exploring the desires and flaws of Spanish society.


Masterclass, guests, and special screenings

In addition to the screenings, the retrospective promises to be especially rich in encounters. Rossy de Palma, the iconic muse of the director, will kick things off with a special presentation.

Other highlights will punctuate the event, such as a discussion on The Law of Desire with Agustín Almodóvar and Timé Zoppé. But the main attraction is undoubtedly the masterclass with Pedro Almodóvar himself, a rare opportunity to dive into the behind-the-scenes of his creative process and his uniquely vibrant universe.


A Celebration That Stands the Test of Time

This retrospective, co-organized by the Centre Pompidou and MK2 at MK2 Bibliothèque (13th arrondissement), is part of a Parisian scene already marked by a tribute to the filmmaker.

In 2006, the French Cinematheque dedicated a major exhibition to him, showcasing the director's enduring legacy. This complete collection extends the experience of being in the theater, just a few months before the highly anticipated release of his new film Bitter Christmas.