He was even presented with a handmade gift by one of the reporters in the room.
Pedro Sanchez, the countrys President, will even attend the ceremony.
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Spain is a big country and many regions are empty.
Pedro Almodovar.Carlos Alvarez/WireImage.
Its barbarous and deeply stupid that a young kid could be described as invading Spain.
It makes no sense at all, Almodovar said.
My film is about opening your arms and welcoming people, which is something we should apply to all.
Almodovar continued: Immigrants should be welcomed.
They would make our country.
We are a generation where the average age is old.
We need new blood.
It would rejuvenate Spain.
And there are several problems that would be solved at the same time.
All of this is in my film.
Almodovar ended by saying: The message that has been in all my films is freedom.
I want to thank the platforms.
Through the platforms, people have been able to see my work and connect with it.
It surprises me enormously, he said.
My films always have a set audience that is LGBT, who are faithful.
The passing of time in cinema is harsh.
But time has enriched me and the stories I used to tell, so I feel very fortunate.
Swinton chalked Almodovars enduring popularity up to his dauntless passion and desire and belief in cinema.
There will always be a whole new generation looking for Pedro, she said.
What they will find in Pedros cinema is a young spirit.
Swinton added: Pedro forever, frankly.
The pic marked his English-language debut.
Swinton stars with Julianne Moore.
San Sebastian runs until September 28.
