Pedro Almodóvar is considered one of the world's most successful Spanish directors of contemporary cinema. In sometimes bizarre plot weaves, the director combines even the deepest tragedy with disarming humor and manages like no other to touch the audience with his unique view of life. On the occasion of his 75th birthday, ARTHAUS is dedicating a box set to the iconic director with ten of his outstanding films, in which strong, eccentric female characters often become the theme. Again and again, Almodóvar relies on a charismatic core ensemble of acting greats such as Penélope Cruz, Rossy de Palma or Carmen Maura, who convince in his works as protagonists who live out their longings without any discretion, regardless of class and age.