The room next doora film by Pedro Almodovar, with Tilda Swinton, Julianne Moore, John Turturro
Ingrid and Martha are long-time friends who have somewhat lost touch in recent years. When Martha learns that Ingrid has cancer, she goes to see her in the hospital. A little later, as the cancer progresses, Ingrid asks Martha for a special favor…
The room next door is a luminous drama, deeply moving but sober and modest, which questions our relationship to death… and to life. The film evokes the way of considering death, confronting it or avoiding it. He also speaks, of course, about the issue of euthanasia. Without being militant, the film nevertheless positions itself on the issue. But it is also a film about life and what makes it valuable and fragile, with its regrets. He also talks about the strength of friendship and how to face your fears, particularly those of death or loneliness.
Of course, the device may seem a little artificial. But it gives the film a certain fable dimension which […]
