Once the enfant terrible of Spain’s youth culture explosion, the Movida, Pedro Almod?var’s distinctive film style and career longevity have made him one of the most successful and internationally known filmmakers of his generation. Offering a state-of-the-art appraisal of Almod?var’s cinema, this original collection is a searching analysis of his technique and cultural significance that includes work by leading authorities on Almod?var as well as talented young scholars. Crucially included here are contributions by film historians from Almod?var’s native Spain, where he has been undervalued by the academic and critical establishment.