Tilda Swinton Stars in Almodóvar's The Room Next Door

Tilda Swinton, in a recent conversation, discussed her role in Pedro Almodóvar's first English-language film, 'The Room Next Door,' which explores themes of friendship and mortality. Swinton portrays Martha, a war correspondent with terminal cancer who invites her old friend Ingrid, played by Julianne Moore, to support her in her decision to end her life. The film, which emphasizes living fully until the end, is set to screen at major film festivals and has already garnered critical acclaim, winning the Gold Lion at the Venice Film Festival. Swinton reflected on her personal experiences with death, particularly the passing of her mother and how these shaped her approach to the character. The narrative invites audiences to confront their own perceptions of death and the importance of companionship during such pivotal moments. As Swinton articulates, 'A life spent considering how we're going to spend our end is not wasted time.'