Todo sobre mi madre (1999)

Widely regarded as the quintessential Almodóvar film, *Todo sobre mi madre* swept the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2000. Its universal themes of grief, identity, and female solidarity are underpinned by a remarkably empathetic script and vibrant visuals. With a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score and an 8.1 IMDb rating, it remains the benchmark for modern Spanish cinema.