Almodovar's English Debut: 'The Room Next Door' Wins Golden Lion

Spanish director Pedro Almodovar ventures into new territory with 'The Room Next Door,' his first English-language film. The drama, starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, explores themes of living and dying. It earned the Golden Lion award at the Venice Film Festival and has a U.S. release on Dec. 20.

Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodovar has made a striking entry into English-language cinema with his latest film, 'The Room Next Door.' The drama stars Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, both Oscar winners, and explores profound themes surrounding living and dying.

Swinton remarked that working with Almodovar was an exhilarating experience, highlighting his quick decision-making on set. The film, adapted from Sigrid Nunez's novel 'What Are You Going Through,' delves into the delicate subject of assisted dying, with Moore playing Ingrid Parker, who helps her terminally ill friend, portrayed by Swinton, in her final days.

'The Room Next Door' received the prestigious Golden Lion award at the Venice Film Festival, an unexpected honor for the team, given the film's recent completion. The film is set for a limited release by Sony Pictures Classics in U.S. theaters starting December 20.

(With inputs from agencies.)