Pedro Almodovar will be released in just a few weeks Next roomhis new movie after parallel lives (2021) Spanish director makes final switch to English with Julianne Moore And Tilda Swinton. It will be his first film in a language other than Spanish, after he recently flirted with the idea in some short films such as strange way of life or Human voice. His grand debut took place at the prestigious Venice Film Festival, where he competed for the Golden Lion. And the first impressions were simply unbearable.
Projection Next room It happened on Monday afternoon, September 2. As the credits rolled, the audience began to traditionally applaud the team. But finally, Almodovar and the company received a standing ovation that lasted up to 17 minutes. That’s light years above average, as applause usually only lasts a few minutes and rarely exceeds 10 or 15. In fact, it’s the largest standing ovation of the entire 2024 Venice Film Festival to date.
At the end of the film, the Spanish director kissed Swinton And Moore on their cheeks, raising their hands to the sky as if they had won a fight. The spectators chanted: “Peter! ¡Peter! ” repeatedly during the applause, confirming the international veneration that exists for AlmodovarHe wanted to thank the love by taking pictures and signing autographs in the room itself, to applause. Next room it was still going on.
It’s still early at the moment, but at the moment Almodovar provides the main reviews of the festival. Next room seems to be above other great favorites such as Brutalist or I’m still here. The winners of the Venice Film Festival will be announced on Saturday, September 7. There are still many films vying for the debut, but the impressive reception of the Spanish film leaves no doubt about its good chances of winning the award.
What is The Room Next Door about?
According to the official synopsis, the story Next room This is the story of a very imperfect mother and a hurt daughter, separated by a big misunderstanding. Between them is another woman, Ingrid (Julianne Moore), the mother’s friend, is a repository of their pain and bitterness. Marthamother (Tilda Swinton), a war reporter and Ingrid autofiction writer.
After many years of no contact, the friends meet again in an extreme situation. Together they reflect on the cruelty of war, how to tell reality, death, friendship or sex. Next room It was filmed in Madrid and New York. The rest of the cast is made up of names of the caliber John Turturro, Victoria Luengo, Raul Arevalo, Alessandro Nivola or Juan Diego BottoIts theatrical release will take place on October 18.
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