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‘It is the riskiest film I’ve ever made’: Pedro Almodóvar on being the villain in his own movie

As his new film Bitter Christmas is released the legendary Spanish director turns his fire on Donald Trump, Will Smith, Netflix – and himself

The Guardian - UK

Love me, love my bruised ego: what the narcissist-artist film tells us about the fear of ageing

Bitter Christmas, Late Fame and The Christophers all depict geniuses aware of their waning acclaim and terrified it will end

The Guardian - UK

Quote of the day by Antonio Banderas: "I used to be scared of women. When I was very young they..." — Inspiring life lessons on emotional growth, relationships, self-awareness, respect, personal transformation, and why understanding others is a lifelong journey by the Spanish actor known for The Mask of Zorro and Pain and Glory

Quote of the Day by Antonio Banderas: Antonio Banderas’s quote, "I used to be scared of women. When I was very young they terrified me, but discovering the female universe was incredible and still is to this day, as you never stop learning about them," serves as an honest reflection…

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Quote of the Day by Antonio Banderas: “I think the worst enemy for success is… – Inspiring lessons on success, patience, determination ,focus, confidence and why you should trust the process by the Spanish actor known for his deep insights on personal growth and achieving lasting success

Quote of the Day by Antonio Banderas: Antonio Banderas’ quote, “I think the worst enemy for success is the anxiousness to get it,” highlights the importance of patience, persistence, and trusting the journey toward achieving goals. The quote suggests that constantly worrying about reaching success too quickly can create unnecessary…

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'Ongoing': Tilda Swinton's intimate revelations on her art and close collaborations

Actress Tilda Swinton's displays her art, recollections, personal items and more in a revealing exhibition at the Onassis Ready in Athens which is closely linked to eight key figures in her life from the world's of film and fashion.

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Leading director Pedro Almodóvar tells Cannes filmmakers have a ‘moral duty’ to speak on politics

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Oscar-winning filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar says directors have a ‘moral duty’ to be political

‘Silence and fear is a symptom that things are going badly,’ said the two-time Oscar winner

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Pedro Almodóvar says film-makers have a ‘moral duty’ to speak out against the far right

‘Europe must never be subjected to Trump’ says Spanish film-maker at a Cannes press conference for his new film, Bitter Christmas

The Guardian - UK

Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar calls Trump, Netanyahu and Putin 'monsters' in Cannes

Pedro Almodóvar is in Cannes today for his new film 'Bitter Christmas'. During a press conference, he stated that Europeans must become a "shield" against "monsters" Trump, Netanyahu and Putin.

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Bitter Christmas review – grief, loss and artistic betrayal in Almodóvar’s film within a film

Cannes film festival: Spaniard’s latest life-v-art auto-metafiction feels slightly muddled as he directs a director directing a director

The Guardian - UK

Cannes 2026: Latinos Steal the Show with Looks and Strong Political Statements

The Cannes Film Festival has always loved glamour, but this year the Croisette has also become a stage for Latino and Spanish-language stars making noise with their films, their fashion and, in Javier Bardem's case, statements sharp enough to cut through the flashbulbs.

Latin Times

Cannes spotlight reverts to auteurs as Hollywood retreats from film festival

Absence of big US films heralds renewed focus on international cinema that underpins festival’s reputation

The Guardian - UK

Director Pedro Almodóvar Sparks Online Debate After Questioning If Jacob Elordi Is Just A ‘Sex Symbol’

“Lately I’ve been wondering whether he’s just a sex symbol or a respected actor.”

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Diamanti review – luscious-looking 1970s costume melodrama is a sumptuously soapy dramedy

Director Ferzan Özpetek captures the loves and lives of a group of seamstresses working on a fictional 18th-century period drama

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Pedro Almodóvar returns to Cannes – but has Spain’s most famous director finally given up on comedy?

For years, Pedro Almodóvar’s films have deployed variations on the same narrative device: a prevailing sombre tone is carefully established, and then punctured by unexpected yet striking bursts of humour.

The Guardian - UK

Gillian Anderson and Cara Delevingne to hit Cannes as auteur heavyweights dominate festival lineup

The 79th edition of the film festival will see work by Pedro Almodóvar, Hirokazu Kore-eda and László Nemes considered for the coveted Palme d’Or

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Crazy Old Lady review – Carmen Maura excels as a homicidal pensioner wielding a red hot poker

Mistaken identity, dementia, family dysfunction and a murky past entwine in this Spanish horror involving a sprightly octogenarian with a penchant for torture

Latin Times

For the Second Year in a Row, a Film with Latin American Themes Wins the Critics Choice Awards: 'The Secret Agent'

For the second year in a row, a film with Latin American themes has triumphed at the Critics Choice Awards, confirming a trend that can no longer be considered an exception. O Agente Secreto (The Secret Agent), directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, won the award for Best Foreign Language Film.

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‘Like Kafka by way of Pedro Almodóvar’: 10 debut novels to look out for in 2026

A Pulitzer finalist is among the first-time novelists, in tales of love, a surreal prison, teen murder and a tradwife

The Guardian - UK

Madrid regional government co-funding Woody Allen’s new film – but it must feature ‘Madrid’ in the title

Regional authority is investing €1.5m in the project but has stipulations about featuring ‘identifiable locations’ on screen and the film premiering at an international film festival

The Independent UK

Confident debut by Proenza Schouler duo gives Loewe a quirky new beat

Loewe has made its debut at Paris Fashion Week

Euronews

Pedro Almodóvar urges Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez to cut all diplomatic and commercial ties with Israel

“I ask our government to sever diplomatic, commercial and all types of relations with the State of Israel as a sign of repulsion against the genocide it is committing against the people of Gaza before the eyes of the entire world,” said Almodóvar.

Euronews

Spain's Goya Awards make history as two titles share Best Film honour

Granada hosted a historic edition of the Goya Awards, marked by the first tie in the Best Film category between 'El 47' and 'La infiltrada'.

The Guardian - UK

The Room Next Door to Cairo Conspiracy: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore star in Pedro Almodóvar’s award-winning dive into English language features, while Tarik Saleh’s gripping glimpse into a power struggle is effectively the Muslim version of Conclave

The Guardian - AU

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown review – a gorgeous take on a flawed musical

Delicious design, clever staging and a fabulous central performance elevate a flawed adaptation of Pedro Almodóvar’s camp farce

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