As a seasoned cinephile who has witnessed countless premieres and festivals over the years, I can confidently say that the Venice Film Festival never ceases to amaze me with its star-studded events. The standing ovation for Pedro Almodóvar’s “The Room Next Door,” featuring the inimitable Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, was nothing short of electrifying.
On Monday evening, Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton captivated the Venice Film Festival with their appearance at the premiere of Pedro Almodóvar’s film “The Room Next Door.” The screening garnered a remarkable standing ovation that lasted for 17 minutes, making it the longest one of the 2024 festival thus far.
Once the movie concluded, the Spanish director affectionately kissed both Swinton and Moore. He then raised their arms high above their heads, much like victorious boxers. Afterwards, he gracefully walked down the stairs, accompanied by his latest sources of inspiration (his new muses). His actions extended the applause as he warmly greeted admirers in the theater. Draped in a radiant white suit, Swinton embraced Moore who was resplendent in a shimmering gold gown. Moore appeared emotional as Almodóvar, clad in a soft pink suit reminiscent of cotton candy, reveled in all the adoration, with spectators shouting, “Pedro! Pedro! Pedro!”
In the grand theater, Almodóvar appeared to be giving a personal greeting to each admirer during the most thunderous applause yet at the festival. He slapped hands with Moore, his face glowing with pride, as if they were old friends. As the applause subsided, approximately at the 14th minute, Almodóvar prolonged the ovation by dashing back down the theater’s stairs from the balcony to autograph memorabilia and snap photos with fans. Moore and Swinton chuckled, trying to pinpoint the perfect moment for a discreet exit from the theater.
Titled “The Room Next Door”, this is Pedro Almodóvar’s initial English-language production. In this movie, the characters Ingrid (portrayed by Moore) and Martha (Swinton) are brought to life. They were once close friends during their days working together at a magazine. Over time, Ingrid evolved into an autobiographical novelist, while Martha became a war correspondent. Life’s events caused them to drift apart. Years later, they reunite in a peculiar yet surprisingly endearing circumstance after being out of contact for a significant period.
Moore has consistently been a frequent attendant at the Venice Film Festival, with past appearances including Robert Altman’s 1993 drama “Short Cuts,” which received the best ensemble award at the festival; Todd Haynes’ 2002 film “Far From Heaven,” for which she was awarded Best Actress at Venice; the directorial debut of fashion designer Tom Ford, “A Single Man” in 2009; George Clooney’s directorial venture “Suburbicon” in 2017; and serving as jury president in 2022.
Swinton has also been awarded the Venice Film Festival’s Best Actress prize, which she received in 1991 for her role in “Edward II.” She shared the festival with Moore in 2009 when Luca Guadagnino’s romantic drama “I Am Love” was first shown. In 2020, Swinton was honored with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the same festival.
“Following the success of ‘Parallel Mothers’ at Venice Film Festival in 2021, where it won Penelope Cruz the Volpi Cup for Best Actress, Almodóvar’s new film, titled ‘The Room Next Door,’ is now set to debut at the same festival. Previously, some of his films that premiered at Venice include ‘Dark Habits’ in 1983, ‘Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown’ in 1988, which won Best Screenplay, and his 2020 short film ‘The Human Voice’ starring Swinton. In 2019, Almodóvar was honored with Venice Film Festival’s lifetime achievement award.”
Following its debut at Venice, “The Room Next Door” is set to hit cinemas on December 20, distributed by Sony Pictures Classics.
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2024-09-02 22:46