imagine a film so powerful that it brings an entire audience to their feet for nearly 20 minutes welcome to the room next door Pedro almodovar's English language debut this film starring Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore explores the profound reconnection of two estranged friends ingred and Martha whose lives took drastically different paths ingred a novelist and Martha a war reporter meet again in New York after years apart when ingred discovers Martha is battling cancer in a nearby hospital as they reconnect their conversations reveal deep insights into their lives and Martha's estranged daughter painting a vivid picture of their past and present Swinton who has admired almadovar since the late 1980s never imagined she would star in one of his films her dream became reality when she bravely approached him offering to learn Spanish or even play a mute character Julianne Moore equally thrilled felt incredibly fortunate to be chosen by Almodovar stepping into a world she had long admired from afar almodovar's history with the Venice Film Festival is Rich having premiered several films there and even receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award his latest film continues this Legacy the director Praises Swinton and mo for their extraordinary performances describing moments on set that moved the crew to tears making the shoot a deeply emotional experience despite the looming presence of death the film is ultimately a celebration of life and self-determination resonating deeply with both actresses and the audience the room next door is not just a film about female friendship it's a rare and profound portrayal of the bond between two older women catch it in theaters this December stay tuned for more Unforgettable stories [Music]