This is a rare unread vintage and out of print copy of A Spanish Labyrinth: The Films of Pedro Almodóvar written by Mark Allinson in 2001, and published and distributed by I.B. Tauris. 272 pages in length and measures 6.02 x 0.62 x 9.21 inches. See photos for condition.

Almodóvar is Spain's most successful and controversial director, representing a unique blend of art-house auteur and popular film-maker. His films, with their mix of Hollywood and European styles and of popular melodrama and comedy, have been attracting growing international audiences since the success of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, All About My Mother, Live Flesh, Volver, and Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! 

A Spanish Labyrinth is a much needed, clear, and comprehensive introduction to the films of Almodóvar, investigating the cultural and national contexts for his work, issues of gender, sexuality, stars, genre, visual style, music, and much more. It is the ideal companion to Almodóvar for students of film and Hispanic Studies, as well as those generally interested in film and Spanish culture. 

Almodóvar is one of the most acclaimed and influential filmmakers of his generation. His films have been praised for their originality, their wit, and their emotional power. They have helped to redefine Spanish cinema and have had a major impact on popular culture around the world. His films have won numerous awards, including the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for Todo sobre mi madre and La piel que habito, the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival for Hable con ella, and the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film for Todo sobre mi madre.

Pedro Almodóvar has directed 22 feature films, as well as several short films and documentaries. His films are known for their bold and colorful visuals, their explorations of complex and often taboo subjects, and their strong female characters.
  1. All About My Mother (1999) - Todo sobre mi madre
  2. Broken Embraces (2009) - Los abrazos rotos
  3. Close to His Chest (1991) - Tacones lejanos
  4. High Heels (1991) - Tacones lejanos
  5. I'm So Excited! (2013) - Los amantes pasajeros
  6. Julieta (2016) - Julieta
  7. Live Flesh (1997) - Carne trémula
  8. Parallel Mothers (2021) - Madres paralelas
  9. Pain and Glory (2019) - Dolor y gloria
  10. Strange Way of Life (2023) - Extraña forma de vida
  11. The Skin I Live In (2011) - La piel que habito
  12. Talk to Her (2002) - Hable con ella
  13. Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1989) - ¡Átame!
  14. Volver (2006) - Volver
  15. Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988) - Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios
  16. The Human Voice (2020) - La voz humana