'The Room Next Door': How Pedro Almodovar Wrangled Formal Spanish Into His First English-Language Feature
Briefly

Almodóvar's decision to create English-language works stems from heady artistic ambitions, illustrating that language is a bridge, not a barrier in cinematic storytelling.
His experience at the Venice Film Festival, where 'The Room Next Door' was celebrated, reinforced his stance on the power of narrative across languages.
Despite initial concerns about moving into the English-speaking realm, Almodóvar proved through his artistry that emotive storytelling transcends linguistic limitations.
His approach to storytelling can deepen character complexity, offering richer narratives that resonate universally, exemplified in his adaptation of Alice Munro's works.
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