Almodóvar wins in Venice: A moving plea for euthanasia

Almodóvar wins in Venice: A moving plea for euthanasia

In “The Room Next Door” it is about the terminally ill Martha, played by Tilda Swinton, who decides to end her life himself. At her side is her close girlfriend Ingrid, represented by Julianne Moore, who accompanies her in rural areas in a rented villa. Through this story, Almodóvar not only addresses euthanasia, but also the strength of female friendship, which is often underrepresented in the film world.

art and emotions in the film

almodóvar manages to present such a difficult topic in a way that stimulates the audience to think without overturning it with excessive sentimentality. Jury President Isabelle Huppert emphasized that the work was at the same time humorous and the viewers are stimulating to deal with the questions of life and death. The visual design of the film with lively colors and artistic image compositions makes the work appear like a living painting, which is another characteristic strength of the director.

The concept of "The Room Next Door" is refreshing and captivating. Martha and Ingrid spend their time to discuss in profound topics, watch films and enjoy the beauty of life while the pain of the upcoming farewell is on the rise. This unusual combination of lightness and seriousness makes the film a special experience that not only maintains, but also stimulates lingering and thinking.

almodóvar emphasizes the importance of man's importance in his works, both in life and dying. This message was particularly important to him during the award ceremony and gives the film an additional dimension of social relevance.

film narrative to humanity and loss

This year's Film Festival in Venice is not only characterized by Almodóvar's urgent work. Other directors also deal with difficult topics. Maura Delpero's “Vermiglio”, who won the great price of the jury, illuminates the life of a family during the Second World War and shows the challenges that women have to face in an environment characterized by patriarchal structures.

A similar topic also deals with the film “The Brutalist”, which received the silver lion for the best director. The US director Brady Corbet tells the story of a Jewish architect that flees from Europe to build a new life in the USA. Here the connection between personal fate and larger social issues becomes clear, a line that runs through many of the excellent films.

The emotional and visual narratives of these festival films illustrate how important it is to address urgent social issues through the cinema. Julia von Heinz, director and jury member, aptly noticed that the cinema was used as a medium to address great human questions. In the last eleven days of the festival, not only first -class cinema was shown, but also a deeper reflection on humanity.