Movies with Agustín Almodóvar

Agustín Almodóvar may be best known as the producer behind his acclaimed filmmaker brother Pedro's daring, visually stunning works. But this versatile Spaniard has also carved out an impressive acting career in his own right, lending his warm, charismatic presence to a diverse range of roles over the past three decades. While he's collaborated extensively with Pedro as a producer, Agustín has also showcased his own creative instincts and screen magnetism in a number of memorable performances. He's showcased his comedic chops in the zany, high-camp delights of I'm So Excited! and ¡Ay, Carmen!, but he's equally adept at dramatic and introspective material, as seen in his nuanced turns in Julieta and Pain and Glory. Whether playing a supporting part or taking center stage, Agustín brings a natural, lived-in quality to each of his roles, imbuing even the most outlandish characters with a palpable humanity. Beyond his acting work, Agustín has been an integral part of the Almodóvar cinematic universe, producing a string of bold, visually sumptuous films that have helped cement his brother's status as one of Spain's most distinctive and influential auteurs. But his own creative imprint is unmistakable, and he's carved out an impressive career as both a producer and performer, affording him a unique vantage point from which to reflect on the art of filmmaking, as seen in the meta-textual Untied! Reflections on Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!.