Rizzoli Almodóvar Art: The Art in the Films of Pedro Almodóvar

A sprawling and riotous look at the art, illustrations, and graphics used in Almodóvar’s films, from exuberantly patterned interiors and art to boldly designed movie posters and promotional materials. Anyone who’s ever watched an Almodóvar film remembers the bold, colorful graphics that announce the movie, successfully setting the conceptual tone before the first scene even begins. Celebrated for films that tell a story through a vivid use of color, pattern, and design, he immerses viewers in the milieu with stylized sets and costumes that conjure a glamorous, retro, and slightly madcap world. Created by the filmmaker’s longtime creative director, this is an ode to the artistic designs of the many films in the director’s extensive oeuvre. These pages hold his hand-picked curation of photographs, illustrations, artwork, and typography that make up the look and feel of every Almodóvar creation. With stills and promotional posters from well-known films such as All About My Mother, Talk to Her, Volver, and Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, as well as eye-catching pieces from lesser-known works such as Julieta and The Human Voice, the volume delivers a thorough and comprehensive look at Almodóvar’s rich aesthetic. An event for film lovers and filmmakers around the world, this extraordinary 600-page publication illustrates the intersection of art and film and how graphic language appeals to an international audience. The collection of posters and graphics reflect the various languages and cultures these films have been released in, making the book a must-have for collectors.