Alberto Iglesias

Alberto Iglesias, the acclaimed Spanish film composer, is renowned for his diverse orchestral scores for director Pedro Almodóvar and his work on thrillers. Iglesias began his career in the early 1980s, collaborating with Almodóvar on films like "The Flower of My Secret" and achieving international success with "All About My Mother" in 1999. His collaborations extended to other directors, earning him accolades like an Academy Award nomination for "The Constant Gardener" in 2005.

Born in San Sebastian in 1955, Alberto Iglesias honed his musical skills in Paris and Barcelona before venturing into film composition. His partnership with director Julio Medem in the '90s elevated his profile, leading to collaborations with Almodóvar and other renowned filmmakers. Iglesias' innovative approach to music, coupled with his successful projects like "The Skin I Live In" and "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy," solidified his reputation as a prominent figure in the world of film scoring. His recent work includes multiple projects with Almodóvar, culminating in his fourth Academy Award nomination for "Parallel Mothers" in 2021.