Name: Viva Pedro: The Life & Times of Pedro Almodóvar
Director: Caddie Hastings
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2007-01-30
Duration: 25 min
Cast: Jackie Dollar, Richard Peña, Carmen Maura, Esther García, Agustín Almodóvar

25 minutes to understand why Pedro Almodóvar's brain is a national treasure.

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25 minutes to understand why Pedro Almodóvar's brain is a national treasure.

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Overview

Documentary

The genius that is Almodóvar is expressed in this film with interviews from his family, co-workers, and Almodóvar experts.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Carmen Maura's candid warmth steals every frame she's in.

Direction

Efficient storytelling: 25 minutes, zero fat, maximum insight.

Best for:Streaming·Solo·Rewatch

Director

Caddie Hastings

ReleasedJan 30, 2007

Runtime25m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast

Intensitymedium

Tonelight

Feelmedium

The Grossmyth Company

Top Cast

Carmen Maura

Self

Esther García

Self

Agustín Almodóvar

Self

Javier Cámara

Self

Penélope Cruz

Self

Alberto Iglesias

Self

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Shot during Almodóvar's post-'Volver' resurgence, capturing him at peak international respect before his even more acclaimed 2010s reinvention.

Trivia

Carmen Maura appears despite their famous 1996 feud—this reunion was filmed during their careful reconciliation, making her presence historically loaded.