Edited by leading authorities on the subject, and bringing together a stellar cast of contributors, this detailed appraisal of Pedro Almodovar s unique cinematic art examines the themes, style, and aesthetics of his oeuvre and locates it in the context of the profound cultural transformations in Spain since the 1970s. * Brings together a stellar cast of contributors from across the globe including recognized and established specialists as well as talented younger scholars * Features contributions by Spanish film historians, where studies of Almodovar s work have been underrepresented in the academic literature * Deploys new approaches to the analysis of film authorship by exploring contextual issues such as Almodovar s transnational appeal and the political dimensions of his works * Traces the director s fruitful collaborations in the areas of art and design, fashion and music