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Celebrating Pedro Almodóvar
Wed Sep 30, 7:00 PM
Lamakaan
As the September rains linger in Hyderabad, washing the city in a gentle rhythm, Lamakaan celebrates cinema with the Pedro Almodóvar Film Festival, held every Wednesday evening. Just as the monsoon brings color and intensity to the city, Almodóvar’s films bring vibrancy, emotion, and bold storytelling to the screen. His cinema is about freedom—freedom of identity, freedom of love, freedom of expression—and in that sense, it resonates beautifully with the spirit of September, a month when India celebrates its independence and the courage to define its own path.
Pedro Almodóvar (born September 25, 1949 in Calzada de Calatrava, Spain) is one of the most celebrated Spanish filmmakers of our time. Rising to prominence in the post‑Franco era, he became the voice of Spain’s cultural rebirth. His films are known for their vivid colors, complex female characters, and fearless exploration of sexuality, desire, and human relationships. With works like Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988), All About My Mother (1999), Talk to Her (2002), and Volver (2006), Almodóvar has won international acclaim, including Academy Awards and recognition at Cannes. His style blends melodrama with humor, turning everyday struggles into universal stories of resilience and passion.
Film Title: PAIN AND GLORY | 2019 | 114 Mins | Spain | Spanish with English Subtitles.
About the film: Salvador Mallo (Antonio Banderas), an aging filmmaker plagued by illness and depression, reflects on his past—his childhood with his mother (Penélope Cruz), his first loves, and his creative struggles. Through reconnections and memories, he finds catharsis and renewed artistic purpose. A deeply autobiographical work, it’s Almodóvar’s meditation on art, memory, and identity.
Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is free and open to all!
Pedro Almodóvar (born September 25, 1949 in Calzada de Calatrava, Spain) is one of the most celebrated Spanish filmmakers of our time. Rising to prominence in the post‑Franco era, he became the voice of Spain’s cultural rebirth. His films are known for their vivid colors, complex female characters, and fearless exploration of sexuality, desire, and human relationships. With works like Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988), All About My Mother (1999), Talk to Her (2002), and Volver (2006), Almodóvar has won international acclaim, including Academy Awards and recognition at Cannes. His style blends melodrama with humor, turning everyday struggles into universal stories of resilience and passion.
Film Title: PAIN AND GLORY | 2019 | 114 Mins | Spain | Spanish with English Subtitles.
About the film: Salvador Mallo (Antonio Banderas), an aging filmmaker plagued by illness and depression, reflects on his past—his childhood with his mother (Penélope Cruz), his first loves, and his creative struggles. Through reconnections and memories, he finds catharsis and renewed artistic purpose. A deeply autobiographical work, it’s Almodóvar’s meditation on art, memory, and identity.
Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is free and open to all!