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EPISODE · Jun 20, 2025 · 6 MIN

Almodóvar’s English Experiment: The Room Next Door Breakdown

from Stories in Motion · host D & J

In this episode, we dive into Pedro Almodóvar’s first full English-language film, The Room Next Door. Starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, the movie tackles heavy themes of friendship, illness, and euthanasia — but does it translate Almodóvar’s signature style to English? We unpack its stunning visuals, uneven performances, and what this means for the director’s future English-language projects.

In this episode, we dive into Pedro Almodóvar’s first full English-language film, The Room Next Door. Starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, the movie tackles heavy themes of friendship, illness, and euthanasia — but does it translate Almodóvar’s signature style to English? We unpack its stunning visuals, uneven performances, and what this means for the director’s future English-language projects.

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