But, he needed to have the right vehicle to do it.

He found that in the middle of the pages of the book.

Said Almodovar, You have to be able to be the owner of your own experience.

‘The Room Next Door’ standing ovation Venice premiere

From left: Tilda Swinton, Pedro Almodóvar and Julianne Moore at ‘The Room Next Door’ premiereGetty Images

There is faith in the film in the necessity and inevitability of evolution wherever it takes us.

Moore praised Almodovar for focusing his lens on a story about female friendship and female friends who are older…

I dont know another filmmaker in the world that would do that other than Pedro.

‘The Room Next Door’ review Venice Film Festival

These types of relationships, Moore called unsung, adding, their importance cannot be overvalued.

A December 20 domestic release date has been set.