- Pedro Almodóvar in company of his two creative inspirations
Every day at the Venice International Film Festival, unique spectacles unfold on the red carpet. On September 2 (Monday), an eye-catching and varied threesome graced the photographers' presence: renowned Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar (74) was accompanied by the two leading ladies of his film "The Room Next Door", Julianne Moore (63) and Tilda Swinton (63), creating a captivatingly eccentric ensemble.
Dressed in vibrant sneakers, blue jeans, a striped sweater, and a gray coat, Almodóvar stood out. Armed with camaraderie, the two actresses flanked him, striking poses while intertwining their arms and hands. Swinton's towering presence was accentuated by her slender frame and ethereal complexion, as she donned a dark blue silk two-piece set, featuring capri pants and a cropped top with long sleeves. Meanwhile, Moore chose a striking, tall, red maxi dress, adorned with dark patterns.
Battling for the top honor
Only a touch of gold is needed to round out the trio's appearance – it may debut shortly. On September 2, "The Room Next Door", a film that delves into complex relationships, will contend for the Golden Lion award in the 81st edition's grand finale on September 7. Facing 20 international productions, including "Joker: Folie a Deux", starring Joaquin Phoenix (49), and "Queer", featuring Daniel Craig (56), it will need to show its worth.
In "The Room Next Door", Turturro (67) also stars, as Almodóvar takes the leap into English-language filmmaking. In the movie, Moore portrays Ingrid, a successful author who rekindles her friendship with her former companion Martha (Swinton), a war journalist battling multiple health issues. Martha's personal struggle provokes Ingrid to reflect on her own mortality. "The Room Next Door" is slated for German cinema release on October 24.
As Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton struck poses, Moore's powerful red dress stood out, echoing the fiery spirit of her character Ingrid in "The Room Next Door". ♪ I'm going to be a star ♪, Moore seemed to hum under her breath, strategizing for the impending battle for the Golden Lion award.
Emphasizing his unconventional approach to filmmaking, Almodóvar playfully flaunted his eclectic style, while Swinton towered with ethereal grace, symbolizing the complex beauty of her character Martha's journey in the film.
