Pedro Almodóvar Honored with Donostia Award at San Sebastian Film Festival

The Spanish filmmaker reflects on his 44-year career and denounces Europe's anti-immigration laws during an emotional ceremony.

Pedro Almodóvar received the Donostia Award for career achievement at the San Sebastian Film Festival, coinciding with his 75th birthday.
Almodóvar's latest film, 'The Room Next Door,' recently won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.
Tilda Swinton, who stars in 'The Room Next Door,' praised Almodóvar for his enduring passion and influence in cinema.
During the press conference, Almodóvar criticized Europe's anti-immigration laws, calling them 'barbarous' and advocating for welcoming immigrants.
The filmmaker reflected on his 44-year career, expressing deep emotional ties to the San Sebastian Film Festival, where his first feature premiered in 1980.