Department
Arts, Languages, and Philosophy
Major
Spanish
Research Advisor
Barbosa, M. Emilia
Advisor's Department
Arts, Languages, and Philosophy
Abstract
Hailing from Spain and with a career that has spanned over thirty years, Pedro Almodovar has become one of the most successful modern filmmakers. His films have won him many prestigious accolades including the Academy Awards for Best Foreign Film and Best Screenplay. There are many components to his films that make him unique, specifically his use of the melodrama genre and colorful cinematography. However, his use of women in leading roles is looked at as his most important mark in cinema. The award winning films Volver and Hable con Ella are phenomenal examples of writer and director Pedro Almodovar's ability at writing well rounded and powerful women, which sprouted his success in the film industry.
Biography
James Drennan is a sophomore studying Civil Engineering as well as Spanish at the University of Missouri Science and Technology. With help and guidance from Spanish professor Emilia Barbosa, he researched and wrote a paper in Spanish on Pedro Almodovar. Almodovar is a filmmaker from Spain who is known for his complex melodramas and colorful cinematography. By writing the paper, James not only improved his Spanish, but also learned a lot about Spanish cinema.
Research Category
Arts and Humanities
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Document Type
Presentation
Award
Arts and Humanities oral presentation, First place
Location
Gasconade Room
Presentation Date
14 Apr 2022, 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
La Fuerza de la Mujer (The Strength of Women)
Gasconade Room
Hailing from Spain and with a career that has spanned over thirty years, Pedro Almodovar has become one of the most successful modern filmmakers. His films have won him many prestigious accolades including the Academy Awards for Best Foreign Film and Best Screenplay. There are many components to his films that make him unique, specifically his use of the melodrama genre and colorful cinematography. However, his use of women in leading roles is looked at as his most important mark in cinema. The award winning films Volver and Hable con Ella are phenomenal examples of writer and director Pedro Almodovar's ability at writing well rounded and powerful women, which sprouted his success in the film industry.
