THE ROOM NEXT DOOR – Review by Diane Carson
The Room Next Door follows an ill woman preparing for death. In his debut English language film, iconic Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar faces death head on. It’s not that his earlier films have avoided the subject, but this time the narrative focuses on it. Martha, with terminal cancer, is ready to end her life and invites long-time friend, former colleague Ingrid to share her last days. Surprisingly, The Room Next Door is much more about living than dying; specifically, what makes each desirable, the freedom of life and embracing its end.
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