In June this year, Movistar Plus+ will unveil "Pedro X Javis", a three-part documentary series that pays tribute to the life and work of the famous Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar. The series, created and hosted by famous filmmakers Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi (locally known as Los Javis), blends documentary storytelling with musical performances and films from Almodóvar's films.
At the heart of “Pedro X Javis” is an intimate, in-depth conversation between the three directors. Over the course of a few days, their exchanges were filled with unexpected confessions, emotional memories and previous insights into the creative journey of two-time Academy Award winners. "I think I've talked too much," Almodóvar commented bitterly on the process.
The series contributed from Almodóvar's most iconic collaborators, including actresses Penelope Cruz, Julieta Serrano, Rossy de Palma, Bibiana Fernández, Loles León, Carmen Machi, Lola Dueñudñas and Leonor Watling. It also includes the appearance of Antonio Banderas and long-time creative partners such as his brother and desire boss Agustín Almodóvar, Esther García, Cinematographher José Luis Alcaine and composer Alberto Iglesias.
In addition to the interview, Pedro X Javis celebrates the legacy of Almodóvar with vivid musical numbers and reenactment of his most iconic film, The Moment. These segments feature performances by Amaia, Nathy Peluso, Guitarricadelafuente, Luz Casal, Albert Pla, Raül Refree and Antonio Banderas, who reinterpret songs from Almodóvar's film in a visually striking new environment.
The documentary covers three episodes titled "Friends and Mothers", "Laws and Desire", "Death and Movies", and the theme is the center of Almodóvar's work as it tracks the journey from a young man in La Mancha to one of the most influential voices in the cinema.
The visual logo of the series was produced by Ignasi Monreal, who designed posters, credits and scenes, and combined the original props and furniture from Almodóvar's film.
Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi are the creative duo behind “Veneno,” “The Messiah” and “Paquita Salas” as products and hosts. The team also includes Brays Efe and Paloma Rando as screenwriter, Guillermo Mendo as co-director, Uri Barcelona as photography director, Celia Cuéllar as editor, Leila Rodríguez as artistic director, and music director. The executive products are Domingo Corral, Pilar Robla and Pastor Custodio.
Reflecting on this experience, Calvo and Ambrose shared, “It was an honor to develop this project, which allowed us to spend a lot of time with Pedro. Every moment with him was a lesson and honor. It was a very special tribute to the director who influenced us the most. Pedro X JavisOur world is in a format that brings our favorite TV and movies together. This is also the first entertainment program for Suma Content, and we have always dreamed of doing it and we are very excited about the results. ”
Executive producer and director of Extrovert Movistar+ Novels and Entertainment, Domingo Corral, added: "I dare say that Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi created a new format, a documentary series that blends the language of live TV with the language of cinemas. With great emotion and admiration and admiration, they faced a great modern film, Modor: pedrro: ped armod andros: '''
"Pedro X Javis" is an original work by Movistar Plus+, working with Los Javis's label Suma Contents.