Pedro Almodóvar
Awards & Honours
54
Awards Won
5
Honours
4
Rankings
4
Covers
2
Records
Pedro Almodóvar's achievements stand as a testament to his mastery of cinema. He is the only Spanish director to win the Palme d'Or twice, a feat that underscores his unique contribution to world cinema. His ability to blend commercial appeal with artistic integrity has earned him a place among the most respected filmmakers of his generation. The consistent recognition from major institutions like the Academy Awards and Cannes Film Festival highlights his enduring impact on the industry.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Recognized for his contributions to the film industry.
Inducted into the Spanish Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame
Honored for his lifetime achievement in Spanish cinema.
Doctorate Honoris Causa
Awarded for his contributions to culture and arts.
Commander of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
Recognized for his service to Spanish culture.
Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit
Honored for his exceptional contributions to society.
Rankings & Lists
Top 100 Greatest Directors
100 Most Influential People
100 Greatest Directors of All Time
Top 10 Directors of All Time
Magazine Covers
Vogue Spain
December 2019
The Master of Melodrama
Variety
October 2020
Almodóvar's Pain and Glory
The New Yorker
February 2021
A Conversation with Pedro Almodóvar
Elle
March 2023
The King of Spanish Cinema
Records & Feats
First Spanish Director to Win Palme d'Or Since 1964
Won the top prize at Cannes for All About My Mother in 1999, ending a 35-year drought for Spanish directors.
Most Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film by a Spanish Director
Won two Oscars for All About My Mother and Talk to Her, a record for Spanish cinema.