This will be Almodóvar’s first English language feature.
Logline
Renowned Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar releases the teaser trailer for “The Room Next Door,” featuring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, ahead of its debut at the 2024 Venice Film Festival.
Breakdown
– Pedro Almodóvar’s first full English-language feature.
– Teaser trailer released featuring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton.
– Adapted from Sigrid Nunez’s novel “What Are You Going Through.”
– Plot delves into the complexities of friendship and personal evolution.
– Premiering at the Venice Film Festival with additional showings at New York and Toronto Film Festivals.
Plot Beats
Meet Ingrid and Martha: once close friends who worked together at a magazine, their lives took them on divergent paths. Ingrid (Julianne Moore) became a novelist of autofiction, while Martha (Tilda Swinton) ventured into the dangerous world of war reporting. Now, after years of separation, they reunite under unusual yet tender circumstances. Here’s the full synopsys:
“Ingrid (Julianne Moore), a best-selling writer, rekindles her relationship with her friend Martha (Tilda Swinton), a war journalist with whom she has lost touch for a number of years. The two women immerse themselves in their pasts, sharing memories, anecdotes, art, movies—yet Martha has a request that will test their newly strengthened bond. Pedro Almodóvar’s finely sculpted drama, his first English-language feature, is the unmistakable work of a master filmmaker, a hushed and humane portrayal of the beauty of life and the inevitability of death, graced with incandescent performances by Moore and Swinton that tap the very essence of being. Adapting Sigrid Nunez’s treasure of a novel, What Are You Going Through, Almodóvar has exquisitely reframed his career-long fascination with the lives of women for an American vernacular, capturing Manhattan and upstate New York with enraptured affection.”
Cast and Crew
– Directed by: Pedro Almodóvar
– Starring: Julianne Moore (Ingrid), Tilda Swinton (Martha)
– Supporting Cast: Alessandro Nivola, John Turturro, Alex Høgh Andersen, Melina Matthews, Juan Diego Botto, Victoria Luengo, Esther McGregor
– Screenplay: Pedro Almodóvar
– Source Material: “What Are You Going Through” by Sigrid Nunez
– Cinematography by: Eduard Grau (A Single Man)
Buzz and Highlights
Almodóvar’s shift to English-language filmmaking marks a significant milestone in his career. Known for his vibrant and emotionally rich Spanish films, this new venture is eagerly anticipated. The film’s visual aesthetics, including the evocative use of snowfall, have already garnered attention. Premiering at high-profile film festivals bolsters its cultural relevance and anticipates critical acclaim.
Production Notes
Pedro Almodóvar is a celebrated figure in cinema, known for his unique storytelling and rich visual style. His previous works include acclaimed films such as “Talk to Her,” “All About My Mother,” and “Pain & Glory.” This film, like his others, is expected to feature his signature blend of human drama and visual flair. “The Room Next Door” is set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival in 2024, with subsequent showings slated for the New York and Toronto film festivals.
Closing Credits
Stay tuned for more updates on the US release date of “The Room Next Door.” Watch the teaser trailer below:
