Pedro Almodovar’s consistency and career longevity have made him one of the most successful and internationally known Spanish filmmakers of his generation. This all-new appraisal of Almodovar’s work is a searching academic analysis of his themes, style, aesthetics, and cultural significance by established authorities as well as talented young scholars with innovative perspectives. Crucially, there are also contributions from film historians in Almodovar’s native Spain, where he has been undervalued by the academic establishment.