Pedro Almodóvar in Conversation

The director discusses the recurring themes in his films including Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown.

Director Pedro Almodóvar reflects upon Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988) and its musical adaptation. Almodóvar reveals the importance of Madrid in his work, the influence of screwball comedies of the 30s and his ideal cast size. Interview and translation by academic and critic Maria Delgado.