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"The Room Next Door" by Almodóvar Wins Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival
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Pedro Almodóvar’s The Room Next Door won the Golden Lion at Venice. His first English-language film, it delves into euthanasia and the climate crisis. Starring Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore, it received an 18-minute standing ovation. Almodóvar, 74, praised euthanasia, criticizing countries where it’s illegal.
The Silver Lion was awarded to Maura Delpero’s Vermiglio, a WWII drama. Nicole Kidman won Best Actress for Babygirl, an erotic film. Vincent Lindon took Best Actor for The Quiet Son, which explores extreme-right radicalism. Brady Corbet won Best Director for The Brutalist, a three-and-a-half-hour epic.
I’m Still Here won Best Screenplay, focusing on Brazil’s dictatorship. April received the Special Jury Award, an abortion drama. Films like Joker: Folie à Deux and Maria left empty-handed despite critical acclaim.
Venice marks the start of the awards season, often foreshadowing the Oscars. Eight of the last 12 best director Oscars were awarded to Venice debuts.
| Scores | Value | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Objectivity | 5 | Balanced reporting with comprehensive coverage. |
| Social Impact | 4 | Strong social discussion, influencing public opinion. |
| Credibility | 5 | Solid evidence from authoritative sources. |
| Potential | 5 | High potential to trigger larger events. |
| Practicality | 3 | Some practicality, requires further refinement. |
| Entertainment Value | 5 | Very entertaining, attracts wide audience. |