Pedro Almodóvar’s first English-language feature, The Room Next Door, captivated audiences at the 2024 Venice Film Festival, earning a historic seventeen-minute standing ovation and the prestigious Golden Lion for Best Film. The deeply moving narrative—an exploration of euthanasia, self-determination, and the resilience of female friendship—showcases the director’s signature ability to blend raw emotion with exquisite artistry.

To celebrate this triumph, an exclusive gala dinner was held at an enchanting venue in Venice. Surrounded by the lagoon’s timeless beauty, Almodóvar and the film’s stars, Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore, joined an intimate gathering of guests in an evening of elegance and reflection. From the decor to the carefully curated menu, every detail paid homage to the film’s profound themes, creating a celebration as memorable as the masterpiece itself.