Pedro Almodovar Wins Big at Venice Film Festival

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Pedro Almodovar's 'The Room Next Door'** takes the Golden Lion award at Venice Film Festival! This English-language feature explores euthanasia and climate change, earning an 18-minute standing ovation. Almodovar credits co-stars Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore for the win. Also, Nicole Kidman and Vincent Lindon snag best actress and actor awards!

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