Pedro Almodóvar’s 'The Room Next Door' Earns Acclaim Ahead of U.S. Release

The Spanish director's first English-language film, starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, explores mortality, friendship, and dignity in life’s final moments.

Pedro Almodóvar’s 'The Room Next Door,' based on Sigrid Nunez’s novel 'What Are You Going Through,' marks his first full-length English-language feature film.
The film stars Tilda Swinton as a terminally ill journalist and Julianne Moore as a writer grappling with the moral complexities of assisting her friend in her final days.
Critics have praised the performances of Swinton and Moore, highlighting their dynamic portrayal of complex emotions and relationships.
The movie won the prestigious Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival and will have a limited U.S. theatrical release starting December 20, 2024.
Almodóvar’s signature vibrant visual style is present, contrasting the film's themes of death and mortality with a focus on life, beauty, and human connection.