The 15 Best Films by Pedro Almodóvar

Pedro Almodóvar’s films talk to each other. Each one informs and inspires the next, and often, one will glance back to pick up the thematic pieces laid down by the last one. Call it the “Pedro Almodóvar Extended Universe.”

As “Parallel Mothers” heads into the Oscar race, with nominations for Best Actress Penelope Cruz and Best Original Score for Alberto Iglesias, look back at Almodóvar’s 15 best films — at least according to this writer, and not without begrudging feelings about what’s been left out.

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