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"Film político" (1974) is a 4-minute short comedy film directed by, written by, and starring Pedro Almodóvar. It is one of his earliest amateur works, created in 1974 during the final years of the Franco dictatorship in Spain. The film is a brief satire reflecting his early independent filmmaking efforts.

A short comedy film, among the first films directed by Pedro Almodovar

A short comedy film, among the first films directed by Pedro Almodovar

A short comedy film, among the first films directed by Pedro Almodovar

Thirty men in cross-dress and makeup re-enact the moment in the Book of Genesis from the Bible, when Sodomites surround the house of Lot.

Alexis Berthier suffers a stroke and loses the ability to read and write. In order not to lose everything, he decides to re-educate himself and return to primary school.

A short comedy film, among the first films directed by Pedro Almodovar

A diversely talented group of cruise ship performers, and a jaded indie singer who must get over her Big Bad Self and learn that sequins, confetti canons, and making your audience happy isn’t always a bad thing.

A driven American exec heads to Paris determined to acquire a champagne brand by Christmas — and accidentally falls for the heir to the bubbly empire.

A night of attempted seduction is recalled from the perspectives of the woman, the man, a lecherous doorman and a psychoanalyst.

Young-goon, mentally deranged and frequently electro-charging herself with a transistor radio, has been admitted into a mental institution. Firmly believing herself to be a cyborg, she refuses to consume like a human being. Il-soon is another patient, who catches the eye of Young-goon and soon becomes a close friend. Il-soon is now confronted with the biggest task: to cure Young-goon's mental problem and have her eat real food.

15-year-old Mareike dreams of making a career as a model. Her family, with whom she lives in a village in the Electoral Palatinate, don't really take these goals seriously. Especially as Mareike's appearance does not necessarily correspond to the classic fashion ideal. Nevertheless, the slightly chubby young woman doesn't let it get her down. She persistently pursues her goal. Until one day her hair falls out: The doctors diagnose an autoimmune disorder that is almost impossible to cure. Mareike's world collapses.

A romantic comedy told with a set of interwoven Christmas tales about life, love, forgiveness and caring. A heroic vagrant becomes a TV sensation Santa Claws, while a prince takes a menial job at a department store to woo his sweetheart.

Tina Tudor, an exotic dancer, finds her life in great danger when she's the sole witness to a murder. The murderers have tried to kill Tina before she can testify against them, so two policemen are assigned to safeguard her. But one of the cops finds himself falling for Tina, and the two begin an affair, which not only compromises the officer's integrity but threatens to destroy Tina's relationship with her longtime boyfriend.