Pedro Almodóvar premiered his first English-language film, 'The Room Next Door', at the Venice Film Festival, receiving an impressive 18-minute ovation. The film features Julianne Moore as Ingrid, a best-selling author, and Tilda Swinton as Martha, a war journalist, who rekindle their relationship amidst themes of mortality and euthanasia. Critics have offered mixed reviews, praising the performances and visual style while noting issues with the storytelling and ending. The film, adapted from Sigrid Nunez’s novel, explores profound themes such as death, friendship, and the struggles of life. Almodóvar aims to express his personal views on euthanasia through the narrative. The film is set for further screenings at TIFF and NYFF, with a U.S. release planned for December 20.