THE ROOM NEXT DOOR Special Screenings

THE ROOM NEXT DOOR

Screening to be followed by a conversation with actor John Turturro and cinematographer Edu Grau.

In his first English language feature film, Spanish iconoclast Pedro Almodóvar adapts Sigrid Nunez’s novel, his love of complicated woman, eye-catching production design and lurid melodrama effortlessly translating into a new tongue. Bestselling author Ingrid (Julianne Moore with a bold red lip and envious sweater collection) is shocked to discover that her old friend Martha (Tilda Swinton, reuniting with Almodóvar following THE HUMAN VOICE) has been diagnosed with cancer. Having drifted apart in recent years, the women reconnect when Martha is stuck receiving treatment in the hospital. With her life hanging in the balance, Martha exposes harsh truths about her past as both a mother and war correspondent while Ingrid provides support as best as she can, her fear of death challenging her resolve. But one final ask might push Ingrid past her limit. Featuring indelible performances from Moore and Swinton, Almodóvar’s exquisite mortality tale also won the Golden Lion for Best Film at this year’s Venice Film Festival. –Josh Gardner

Pedro Almodávar was born in Calzada de Calatrava, Spain. His many directing credits include WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN, TALK TO HER, BAD EDUCATION, VOLVER, JULIETA and PAIN AND GLORY. THE ROOM NEXT DOOR (2024) is his latest film.

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Screenings

October 24, 5:30 p.m.

Chinese 1

Details

Country: Spain

Year: 2024

Director: Pedro Almodóvar

Screenwriter: Pedro Almodóvar

Producer: Agustín Almodóvar

Executive Producer: Esther García

Director of Photography: Eduard Grau

Editor: Teresa Font

Production Designer: Inbal Weinberg

Costume Designer: Bina Daigeler

Music: Alberto Iglesias

Cast/Featuring: Julianne Moore, Tilda Swinton, John Turturro, Alessandro Nivola

Running Time (minutes): 107

Language: English

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